Aggression
Snarling at the Man When He Approaches the Lady
As soon as the man starts to move, to get up, Colin snarls. Colin’s not naughty but troubled in some way. Success will come through helping him, not punishing him.
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.
Aggression
Food Aggression and Parading Bones
We all know what Pugnacious means! Frank is a delightful, friendly and playful ten-month-old Pug French Bulldog mix. He is a typical teenager in that he likes to play his family up – he is a clever boy. What I was called for is Frank’s behaviour around dropped food, bones Read more
Aggression
Cocker Rage Or Is It Something Else?
Why do some dogs appear to show sudden aggressive episodes out of the blue? Freddie has been labelled by a vet as having Cocker Rage. Was Freddie going to end his short life by a vet putting him to sleep? The vet had never actually witnessed one of Freddie’s episodes. Read more
Aggression
Aggressive Reaction When Lifted Or Manhandled
Why does a normally friendly dog growl or nip when being lifted or restrained? Ninety percent of the time five-year-old Show Cocker Rufus is the perfect dog. Recent growling and nipping Just recently he has begun to object when restrained or lifted. This might be when towelled down after a Read more
Aggression
Aggression Incidents have Left Hattie Fearful of Other Dogs
It’s a great shame. Hattie was friendly and confident with other dogs until an ‘aggressive’ dog incident that scared her. Then it happened again with another dog.
Aggression
Unpredictable Attacks when the Young Man Walks Away
Why might a dog suddenly attack when someone stands up or walks away? Two-year-old Sosa’s previous home was with a German Shepherd. The two didn’t get on. The young couple got him from Boston Terrier Rescue (US) six months ago. The problem is not uncommon and often with the man. Read more
Aggression
Fighting Frenchies One Minute Friends the Next Fighting
Why do two dogs that usually get on suddenly start fighting each other? Olive and boy Frankie are both two years old. Olive has had a litter with Frankie and they have kept one – girl Pip, four months old. Hyped up This case is all about arousal. The little Read more
Aggression
Unexplained Aggression from Thirteen-Week-Old Puppy
The problems start when they want Koda to do something he himself doesn’t want to do!
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Give Up the Puppy? Helping an Older Dog Accept a New Arrival
Are they going to have to make the heartbreaking decision to give up on the puppy?