arousal, excitement
Elderly Jack Russell Stopped Sleeping at Night
About five weeks ago their 11-year-old Jack Russell Lily stopped sleeping in the night.
Behaviour and Training
“My Dog Won’t Eat” – How did it Start?
When a previously enthusiastic puppy suddenly refuses food, could a stressful event have created a lasting negative association? Ozzy should be having a great life living with his lovely family. But one-year old Cockerpoo Ozzy won’t eat and underneath the fluff he is very thin. It all started last year Read more
arousal, excitement
Stubborn or Simply Unmotivated?
Winston’s taxing behaviours are all symptoms of the same thing. I would call it mainly lack of motivation. He’s not being stubborn for the sake of it.
Acting ‘stubborn’ gets results. He is under-stimulated both mentally and physically.
Aggression
Insecure Dog Barks When the Son Goes Upstairs
It’s not only people coming into their house which can cause Alfie to bark ferociously. He also barks at the young son who is unable to go up and down stairs freely without someone first grabbing Alfie and putting him into the kitchen. The couple themselves are unable to go upstairs together without Alfie creating – unless the man goes first and the lady follows a bit later.
arousal, excitement
Young Dalmatian Seems Completely Out of Control
What can you do when your adolescent dog is so hyperactive and demanding that you’re wondering if you can cope any longer? When I say ‘out of control’, I don’t mean Gizmo needs more ‘being under control’. The six-month-old Dalmatian needs more self-control. This is impossible when he is bored Read more
Aggression
Rehomed Older Dog Struggles Around Other Dogs
The new owners got a shock when, soon after they had brought him home, Max and a relative’s small dog, as soon as they clapped eyes on one another, broke into a fight.
Behaviour and Training
Starting Off Right With a New Puppy
The next few weeks are crucial for introducing her to people, children, cars, bikes, vacuum cleaners and so on in a careful way so that she grows up to be a confident dog. Her early experiences need to be positive ones.
Aggression
English Bull Terrier Fired by High-Octane Stress
He gets manic bouts of frenzy, flying around and going for the two men, like he’s fired by high octane fuel. The young man then physically pins him down to prevent someone getting hurt.
Behaviour and Training
Anorexic Lurcher Refuses to Eat
Why has Ruby gradually stopped eating despite all efforts to tempt her? Ruby is a very thin dog. She is refusing to eat. Her brother Bandit, on the right, who lives with the owner’s friend is how Ruby should be looking. Anorexic? This is a very worrying case because Ruby Read more
Aggression
Border Collie Bites
Why does Badger bite the man in the family while everyone else is safe? Badger is a beautiful 17-month old blue merle Border Collie. He bites his male owner. Everyone else is safe. It was interesting to see just how much of Badger’s day was ruled by Badger’s wishes. Like Read more