Fear
Quietly Fearful of Everyday Life in a Young Cocker Spaniel
Sadly, for both him and the couple who love him dearly, too many things in daily life scare him. They would like to be able to include him in all they do without scaring him.
Fear
Being a Calm, Confident Rock for an Anxious Rescue Dog
Why was Bandit more confident with one owner than the other? Some dogs are such sensitive receptors to our own feelings. Stunning Saluki/Greyhound Bandit is a case in point. Confident rock Sometimes we need to ask ourselves just what it is our dog needs in us. That, then, is how Read more
Behaviour and Training
Refusing to Get in the Car: Pressure and Conflict in a Labrador
Bonnie, a six-year-old Labrador, had developed a strong reluctance to get into the lady’s car. While she would happily jump into the cars belonging to the man or daughter in the household, she outright refused to get into the lady’s car.
obsessive compulsive
Ball and Stick Chasing Obsession in a Rehomed Dog
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
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.
Aggression
Sprocker Charges and Barks at the Child When She Enters the Room
As she appears in the doorway, he charges at the young girl, barking.
Walks, walking and other dogs
Enthusiasm for Life is Missing
Why has this Bulldog lost his enthusiasm for life? From the moment I walked in the door I was struck by how still and unresponsive Bulldog Buster was. He stood still and looked at me, in neither a friendly way nor an unfriendly way. Inscrutable. The lady in particular has been Read more
arousal, excitement
Murphy Obsesses Over The Shy Cat. He’s On Constant High Alert.
How can the obsessive Cocker Spaniel learn to feel calm around a cat? A funny thing happened during this online consultation. We were discussing young Cocker Spaniel Murphy who’s obsesses around the lady’s parents’ cat. His frantic behaviour is restricting visits to them. I have my office upstairs. Due to Read more
arousal, excitement
Too Excited — When Over-Excitement Causes Behaviour Problems
Why does over-excitement lead to jumping, stealing and humping behaviours? Another case of a dog that simply gets too excited. Louis is a Labradoodle, age twenty months. Here is a summary of the problems: Louis gets too excited when people come to the house. He goes crazy at the doorbell Read more
Aggression
Trapped On Lead, Bella Doesn’t Feel Safe
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