It can be heart-breaking for someone who, rather than getting a puppy, rescues a dog in need of a home, only to find out that there are hidden agendas that start to come to the surface after a week or two. They have their dreams of a dog companion and Read more…
It is a difficult situation for Kaloo, a Newfoundland. Until recently he lived with another Newfie and their male owner. Recently they moved in with a lady who has two Springer Spaniels and two children, so two ‘packs’ are merging. Adjusting For Kaloo there are two areas of stress. One Read more…
When my clients took him four years ago he was very overweight and hyper. I would argue that extreme indulgence along with isolation for hours on end is on a par with physical abuse.
Alfie is a three and a half year old Boxer. He has lived with his new people for eight weeks now and has landed on his four white feet. His new owners have also struck lucky with Alfie! His good points far outweigh the difficulties. At home he is biddable, friendly Read more…
Previously Cleo had been a stray. Clearly she had to find her own food by hunting and scavenging and she became self-sufficient. She has a strong prey drive. As a stray she could go where she liked, she could chase what she liked and she could stop to rest when she liked. She had to look out for trouble in order to protect herself.
My gentleman client has had Monty for just six days. Monty is a small and extremely cute Jack Russell. He has previously had two homes that probably had young children and Monty may have felt threatened and shown aggression to protect himself. He then spent six weeks in Wood Green animal shelter. Read more…
This evening I have been to see two beautiful dogs – a lurcher and an ex-racing greyhound who came from Ireland three years ago. And a red hen! The hen lives in the house with the dogs. She roosts on the arm of the lady’s chair. They are all treated Read more…
I had a relaxing Sunday afternoon with two friendly dogs. Nightmare walks Sitting there with Noodles the Lurcher asleep much of the time, and Tofu a brindled cross breed a bit more active but happy, it was hard to imagine that these same two dogs could be so fear aggressive Read more…