Why was DJ becoming obsessed with balls and chasing sticks? It is sometimes hard to determine whether changes in a re-homed dog’s behaviour after a couple of weeks or so is due to settling in and old traits resurfacing, or to something the new people themselves are doing. Probably a Read more
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.
Luna’s online consultation.How can a newly adopted puppy learn to feel safe alone when everything in her world has changed? There is a lot happening all at once for the couple. Three days ago they adopted 5-month-old Romanian pup Luna. Their baby is due in a couple of weeks. The Read more
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
Why does a dog feel unsafe and react when she feels trapped on a lead? 15-month-old Bella came over to this country from Romania. Wire Hair Fox Terrier’s history included being abandoned at about 12 weeks old beside a road. She was then in a Romanian compound before coming to Read more
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
Their Australian Cattle Dog, Holden, had been living as a stray at a truck stop. He narrowly avoided traffic and was probably terrorised by some of the truckers. He was picked up by a ranger at six months of age.
After about six weeks she first became scared of the dark. Next the car. Then she began to shake when the lady put her harness on. Now she won’t willingly walk outside at all.
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
Why was Bella becoming over-attached and unable to cope with change? The RSPCA rescued Bella with her sister at nine months of age. After a brief stay in rescue kennels they were adopted together. Then a short while later she was re-homed with the young lady and gentleman I’m working Read more