Why would a calm, well-trained Cane Corso suddenly freeze, stare and react when he sees another dog on lead? When he sees another dog from a distance, he freezes, stands tall and his tail goes up. He stares. If too close, he will rear up on his back legs. Boycie Read more
Should a reactive dog confront other dogs, avoid them completely — or something in between? The family have now had Manchester Terrier Muffin for five years and they were the seven-year-old’s fourth home. She didn’t have a good start in life and they have come a long way with her. Some Read more
Why was little Daisy reacting to dogs that came too close to her? Most people who choose little dogs treat them very differently to how people usually treat bigger dogs, carrying them everywhere and keeping them closely on lead – but not so the couple I went to last night. Read more
Why did Sassy suddenly react aggressively after coping well with the other dogs? Sassy was fetched on Sunday and on Wednesday I was there with her, the couple and their two children. Forward planning. They had done some perfect forward planning in advance of getting their rescue dog home from Read more
When does a loyal companion become an anxious bodyguard? An overprotective dog can take over a person’s life, as is the case with the young lady and her stunning two-year-old White Swiss Shepherd, Jake. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but had someone given him more intensive socialisation at a much younger Read more
Why can former street dogs cope beautifully at home – yet struggle more and more when out on walks? Rocky and Flossie were born on the streets in a small coastal town in Bulgaria around two years ago from mothers also born on the streets. For the past year or so they Read more
Then, last summer, he was sent away for dog training for three whole weeks, to boot camp. They advocated a choke chain and old-fashioned training methods. All was OK while he was there – he had no choice – but when he came home and his lady walked him, there was no improvement at all – in fact, if anything, he was worse.
I believe that we need to get things right at home in order to properly succeed when we are out – house built on sand and all that. The dogs both should be taking more notice of their owners at home before they can be expected to do so with distractions like other dogs and people when outside.
Does your dog react aggressively because they simply don’t feel safe around other dogs? Roots is a delightful and friendly three year old Collie/Husky cross – with stunning pale eyes outlined in black. She had to be removed from her mother at six weeks old and they have worked very Read more
I was called because they no longer take her for walks due to her ‘aggression’ towards other dogs. This I’m sure is due to terror. She nearly strangles herself lunging at them.