Moving forward involves a ‘jigsaw’ of stress-reducing pieces which also include better diet and working on both dogs’ reaction to a knock on the door. When she has put the various bits in place, greatly lowering Jock’s arousal levels will also reduce his need to bark.
Barking at the window and coming when called sound like two separate issues but are they? Jack Russell Candy is a near-perfect little dog. The lady has had her for about four months because her owner, an elderly man, moved into a home. She is divine. In the photo I Read more
It may be a little late in the day, but they want to prepare the stunning German Shepherd as best they can for a smooth transition into his new life. It is not uncommon for me to go to someone who is ‘caretaking’ a dog for someone until they can Read more
Josie looks like a little fox and I have no idea what mix she is. She is divine. She lives with a lady who has some mobility problems who got her from Wood Green Animal Sanctuary six months ago. At home Josie is the perfect companion, sweet natured and undemanding. Read more
It’s surprising how many people I go to where the neighbours haven’t the guts to knock on the door and resort to anonymous notes. Tilly’s owners hadn’t realised that Tilly was barking so much and the last thing they want is for her to be distressed – or for neighbours to be disturbed.
Jack is a large Doberman X aged about eight. Winston is a Staffie/Chocolate Labrador mix of 18 months. They are beautiful, friendly dogs. Jack had several homes before his present owner, and poor Winston had been kennelled from about six weeks old until he moved in with them at a Read more
Then the eighteen-year-old son came home with massive excitement, sat down and roughed the dogs up – stirring Betty in particular into a frenzy. He then departed as quickly as he had come in, leaving Betty to unwind somehow, which she did by taking it out on Daisy.