Aggression
Unpredictable humans result in unpredictable pup
In the case of 7-month old French Bulldog Ezra, it’s not lack of company that is the problem. It’s too much. Too many people at times. Too unpredictable. Too noisy.
Cocker Spaniel
No No! Uh-Uh! New puppy and total confusion
We get a new puppy with the belief that it must fit in with our family life. He must learn what is acceptable right from the start. This sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? What most people do is to try to teach the puppy what is NOT acceptable instead. Confusion Cocker Read more
barking
Scared of young children. He barks and lunges
The matter came to a head recently when they were sitting in a coffee shop with the now fifteen-month-old Chester. Two tiny children came in and ran towards where he was sitting. Chester suddenly lunged and barked at them. The children were scared and the mother was not pleased.
arousal, excitement
A jumping up and nipping puppy
The young son and daughter play games that may encourage Frankie to be over-excited, rough and to use her teeth. If we don’t want to be nipped by a puppy, we don’t play hand games. We don’t play contact sports but use an item like a tug toy or a ball. We avoid getting her too excited.
arousal, excitement
Calm people for a calm dog
I am getting a little run of cases involving dogs growling at the kids. It’s probably a sign that it’s time for them to go back to school after six weeks at home with the dog! Penny is a fifteen-month-old Beagle Jack Russell mix. She is a sweetie – friendly Read more
Aggression
Snapping and growling at the kids
The growling, lunging and snapping had started quite suddenly three months ago when he bit the lady’s arm. He had walked away from his still full food bowl, she had walked towards him and he flew at her, biting her arm and drawing blood. It was a huge shock as he had never shown any aggression previously.
arousal, excitement
Too much excitement
Although bold and friendly with people and other dogs, she is unfortunately becoming increasingly fearful of certain things, with new fears being added to the list as time goes by.
Aggression
Insecure dog barks at the son
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.
Cocker Spaniel
Early socialisation, or lack of, colours a dog’s life
Today it is acknowledged that early socialisation with puppies must begin way before they leave the breeder and their littermates. Being kept in kennels outside, however luxurious and warm, isn’t the same as being part of a family with lots of comings and goings and real-life experiences. It doesn’t make them fit for modern living.
I would recommend anyone buying a puppy carefully checks the breeder.
Behaviour and Training
Clever Westie needs more to do
This little genius got the hang of earning clicks (hence food) in no time at all. He was lying down/getting up/lying down repeatedly, really chuffed with himself. The couple also caught on very quickly and soon the lady was teaching him to touch her hand (‘touch’) and to look into her eyes (‘watch me’). The options are endless.