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Guarding Personal Space or Guarding a Place? Understanding Stanley’s Biting

He has been X-rayed for pain and they found nothing, but I’m not convinced. He was given pain killers for four weeks a while ago, and there were none of the usual attacks during that time.

By Theo Stewart, 4 years ago February 17, 2026
arousal, excitement

Lhasa Apso Overwhelmed by a Boisterous Puppy

Darcy, an eleven-year-old Lhasa Apso, is the sweetest dog imaginable. Bruno, an Old English Bulldog is exceptionally good for a four-mont
h-old boisterous puppy.

The problem is when the two dogs are together.

By Theo Stewart, 4 years ago February 17, 2026
arousal, excitement

Five-Month-Old Puppy Alarm Barks

Why was this five-month-old puppy alarm barking? They worry because their five-month-old Show Cocker Oscar’s alarm barking is getting too much now. Some dogs are simply more vocal than others The main problem is two dogs next door that run up and down the fence, barking aggressively at the puppy. Read more

By Theo Stewart, 4 years ago February 6, 2026
Aggression

Stair Guarding and Possessive Behaviour in a Romanian Stray

He guards the stairs

If the lady is downstairs, Carmelo snarls, barks and charges at her from top of the stairs as she goes up. He does the same from the bottom when she wants to come down.

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago February 8, 2026
Fear

The young Romanian dog simply doesn’t feel safe.

Consider Jasmine’s early life. She was found as a young puppy along with one sibling beside a road. From there she will have ended up in an open shelter for about six months, having to hold her own with lots of other dogs. No wonder her priority is to feel Read more

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago February 19, 2026
Aggression

Encouraging Willing Participation Instead of Guarding

Why had Hazel begun growling, snapping, and guarding when touched or handled? The seven-month-old Cocker Spaniel may growl and snap when they touch her – when physical contact is somehow imposed upon her. She also can snap when they try to take her harness off. It’s like, when they want Read more

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago February 19, 2026
Aggression

Otis Doesn’t Feel Safe Around the Little Girl

Why does Otis growl and snap at the little girl, and how can they help him feel safe when she visits? Otis doesn’t feel safe around the unpredictable little girl – their small grandchild. He had been found abandoned on a motorway. During the two and a half years they Read more

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago February 23, 2026
Stories

German Shepherd – From Yard Dog to House Pet

How can Skye safely gain the freedom to run off lead – and what must change first for reliable recall to become possible? With the help first of the RSPCA and for the past six months in her lovely home, German Shepherd Skye has transitioned from yard dog to family Read more

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago March 2, 2026
Stories

The Parable of the Gorilla and the Human in the Lion Park

Gorilla takes his Human for his daily walk. The Prong Collar around Human’s neck is attached to a heavy chain. The Gorilla holds the heavy chain tightly in his Big Hairy Hand. Human knows there are Lions about although he can’t yet see one. He thinks, if I walk QUICKLY Read more

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago April 8, 2026
barking

Fearful Barking When a Guest Visits

When Bo erupts into barking as soon as the bell rings, is he being territorial — or overwhelmed by a chain of sounds that signal something worrying is about to happen? Bo reacts with fearful barking when a guest visits their flat. Bo has lived with the couple since he Read more

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago March 3, 2026

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