barking
Cavalier Spaniels Were Terrified of Leaving Their Home
The cornerstone to their success will be to give their little dogs choice and a way out – an escape. If the dog doesn’t want to move, then the walk should be abandoned.
Aggression
Helping a Cocker Spaniel Feel Safe Around Children and Babies
What happens when a dog is corrected for growling instead of being helped to feel safe? How strange. My very next appointment after having written my Paws for Thought on Citronella anti-bark collars was a dog who had been trained not to bark using one. The two-year-old English Working Cocker Read more
arousal, excitement
Young Cocker Spaniel Obsessed with Shadows and Reflections
Why would the young Cocker Spaniel spend his days obsessively chasing shadows, reflections and anything that moves?Blue chases shadows and reflections. If a large bird flies over it’s not the bird he’s interested in but the shadow it casts. It is the same with cars when they are out on Read more
Aggression
Quick Fixes May Work in the Moment, but Not Long-Term
How can a bark collar, choke chain or other quick fix solve the real problem? Cocker Spaniel Henry is a gentle and friendly dog, well-trained and not overly demanding nor too excitable……..at home. Outside he’s on a mission. A joint mission of sniffing and looking out for other dogs. Some Read more
separation
Beautiful Labrador Who Can’t Be Left Alone
Why can a calm, well-behaved Labrador become so distressed when left alone? I was quite worried before I met three-year-old Oscar and his lady owner. They live in a small flat with no garden. There have been complaints to the landlord about Oscar’s barking and he’s only been there for Read more