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Behaviour and Training

Refusing to Get in the Car: Pressure and Conflict in a Labrador

Bonnie, a six-year-old Labrador, had developed a strong reluctance to get into the lady’s car. While she would happily jump into the cars belonging to the man or daughter in the household, she outright refused to get into the lady’s car.

By Theo Stewart, 1 year ago February 10, 2026
arousal, excitement

Chasing and Eating Birds in a Working Cocker

He hunts for fledglings and for adult birds in hedgerows. He then catches and eats them.

The lady sometimes manages to exchange for sardines but by this time, if the bird isn’t already dead, it will be badly injured and in pain. This troubles the lady as much as the harm eating the bird may do to the dog.

By Theo Stewart, 2 years ago February 11, 2026
arousal, excitement

‘Mystery’ Barking in an Over-Aroused Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The most annoying barking is while the lady is on the phone, trying to work.

The other is the real mystery. He barks at a corner of the room under the TV. This is a little shrine where they keep the ashes of their two past dogs, along with a couple of balls and their collars

By Theo Stewart, 2 years ago February 11, 2026
arousal, excitement

Working Cocker Dixie’s Compulsive ‘Bapping’ Behaviour

Why does Dixie’s scrabbling and digging escalate as the day goes on? Two-year-old Working Cocker Dixie is constantly on the go. As the day wears on, she gets worse. It manifests itself in what I call ‘scrabbling’ and they call ‘dobbing’. She paddles and scratches with her front paws on Read more

By Theo Stewart, 2 years ago February 13, 2026
Aggression

Force and Dominance had Shaped Young Rottie Diesel

Can a force-driven young Rottweiler learn self-control without confrontation? Diesel is a 16 months old Rottie and onto his third home already. His new owners have had him for just five days and are determined to turn his life around. Force and dominance It is evident that people previously have Read more

By Theo Stewart, 2 years ago February 13, 2026
arousal, excitement

Too Excited — When Over-Excitement Causes Behaviour Problems

Why does over-excitement lead to jumping, stealing and humping behaviours? Another case of a dog that simply gets too excited. Louis is a Labradoodle, age twenty months. Here is a summary of the problems: Louis gets too excited when people come to the house. He goes crazy at the doorbell Read more

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 14, 2026
arousal, excitement

Rescue Hound Learning To Live In A Home Environment

Why can a rescue dog struggle when first learning to live in a home? Bruno is the new arrival hound. Five days ago the six-year-old moved in with three other rescues. The gentleman has devoted much of the past ten years to giving rescue Beagles and Bassetts a good home. Read more

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 14, 2026
Behaviour and Training

Too Scared To Leave The House After Gunshot Noises

Why can loud bangs make a dog too frightened to leave the house? Too scared to leave the house. Abbie’s case is so severe. Even small incidental bangs or heavy rain send her ears back and tail between her legs. She tries to dig through the floor, pants and trembles Read more

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 15, 2026
arousal, excitement

From Romanian Streets to a New Life as a Pet in a Home

How can a rescue dog learn to adapt to life in a home after living on the streets? From the street in Romania, to a rescue compound, Billy has now lived in a house for just one week. A new life It’s sounds wonderful, but it isn’t yet all wonderful Read more

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 16, 2026
Behaviour and Training

Pee and Poo in the House at Two Years of Age: A Different Approach

She may do her business outside and a short while later do the same thing in the sitting room (or kitchen, or hall).

She does it when they are in. She does it when she left alone and they are out.

By Theo Stewart, 4 years ago February 17, 2026

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