Aggression
Excitement or Fear? Why This Dog Suddenly Barks at Others
Even dogs who are mostly fine with other dogs have their moments. Then the owner can be affected out of all proportion, making walks a worry instead of a joy.
Aggression
Sudden Aggression Towards Other Dogs on Walks
It can be hard to reconcile the dog one sees in the house to that dog that goes bonkers on the end of a lead at the sight of another dog. Indie ‘changes personality’.
Aggression
Dogs Struggling After a Big Move to a New Country
How do dogs cope when their lives suddenly change from freedom and space to a quieter, more restricted environment? So much change. The four dogs of interesting mixed breeds were flown over here from South Africa only two weeks ago and everything is different. They have generally settled in really Read more
arousal, excitement
Impulse Control Comes First
She became increasingly frustrated by not getting what she wanted – attention under her own terms. Her methods, not addressed when she was a puppy and now harder to undo, are jumping on people. She’s very big. Leaping onto their chair behind them, mouthing, nipping and grabbing – and then yipping and barking endlessly
Aggression
Rehomed Older Dog Struggles Around Other Dogs
The new owners got a shock when, soon after they had brought him home, Max and a relative’s small dog, as soon as they clapped eyes on one another, broke into a fight.
Walks, walking and other dogs
A Friendly Little Dog Until Another Dog Appears
Little Chauncey is very friendly if initially slightly wary of men. If they take him out anywhere, to the pub for example, he revels in the attention……until another dog enters. Then he quickly morphs into a barking, lunging and snarling little monster!
Fear
Romanian Rescue Bonnie Feels Trapped on Lead
Why would a former street dog become reactive only after being put on lead? Two of these little dogs had been fending for themselves on the streets of Romania, roaming free. The two girls, black and white Bonnie with little terrier Elma, were probably abandoned pets. The lady is an Read more
barking
Barking, Fear of Other Dogs and Can’t Be Left Alone
How do you help two little dogs when each one is making the other’s problems worse? Two absolutely adorable little dogs! Shih Tzu Coco on the left, now seventeen months, has been with the lady from five months old. Titch, a Yorkie cross, she has had for four weeks. He Read more
Aggression
Why Not positive Methods for Gundogs, Using Praise and Rewards?
Can harsh training methods make a fearful dog’s reactions to other dogs even worse? Little Lakeland Terrier Whisky is seriously reactive to other dogs. As soon as she sees a dog she begins to scream, and if she can get to it she will attack, grabbing its neck and holding Read more
arousal, excitement
German Shepherd Settling Into a New Home After a Difficult Past
How do you help a rescue dog who is trying to fit into a new home but doesn’t yet feel safe? Charlie has had quite a few ups and down in his two years of life before arriving at his new home. As soon as I saw him he reminded Read more