Fear
Baring Teeth When Touched: Anxiety Around Being Approached
When the gentleman in particular comes down in the morning, Lennon’s ears go back, he trembles and creeps forward. When the man goes to stroke him, he grumbles and bares his teeth.
Aggression
Missed Early Socialisation in a German Shepherd
She has become increasingly wary of people either coming to the door or walking past their garden, but this came to a head recently.
Aggression
Building Confidence in a Nervous Labrador
Kara is a generally jumpy dog, ready to react to any sudden noise or appearance. While we can work on children specifically and traffic, this will be a lot more successful if we can improve her general nervous state.
arousal, excitement
Constant Whining and Attention-Seeking in a Cockerpoo
Baxter whines when the lady goes up the stairs. He whines when they are on the phone. He whines and screams in the car. Baxter whines constantly for attention.
How can they stop the whining?
This has several approaches.
barking
Freezing on Walks: Giving a Nervous Dog Freedom of Choice
Their current approach to her freezing on walks clearly isn’t working which, in itself, is a reason for doing things differently. Giving her choice.
reactivity
On-Lead Reactivity in a Young Romanian Rescue
When Betty panics at the sight of other dogs while on lead, is she being difficult — or simply trying to keep herself safe when she feels trapped? Betty is a mixed breed looking very like a larger Border Terrier, seven months old. She has only been in the country Read more
German Shepherd
Force, Choke Chain and Dog Reactivity
A lot of people I go to can be stuck in the past regarding ‘control’ and the use of force – by force I mean use of physical control. They think that ‘positive’ means ‘permissive’ which it doesn’t.
barking
Emotional Barking – Window Barking and Barking on Walks
Moving forward involves a ‘jigsaw’ of stress-reducing pieces which also include better diet and working on both dogs’ reaction to a knock on the door. When she has put the various bits in place, greatly lowering Jock’s arousal levels will also reduce his need to bark.
arousal, excitement
Over-Excited Rescue Dog Needs to Reduce Arousal
The ultimate aim is for him to be less reactive to dogs when out. Is it excitement? Is it anxiety? Does he want to play? Is it a mix of emotions? He has never learnt appropriate dog manners and his brain is so full of excitement he loses control of himself.
Aggression
Management, Management, Management — Preventing Bites Before They Happen
When dogs have already bitten, where do you start — training or management?
To address the problems the lady faces with Harry and Toto, management has to come first. Harry is an 8-year-old terrier, and Toto a Bichon Frise age three.
Over the years, Harry has bitten several times when out, including a child. Fortunately so far he has done little more than to break the skin.
Toto, a more recent rescue, is fine outside the house, but may go for the feet of anyone moving about indoors.