arousal, excitement
Two Little Dogs Bark at Everything – People, Dogs and Traffic
When I was there, the smallest sound that we humans couldn’t even hear had the two little dogs racing out into the garden, barking.
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
Fear
Assistance Dog in Training — Confidence Comes First
What happens when a dog meant to give confidence is still unsure about people? The young owner and her dog have a special partnership. Her aim is for the 21-month-old Beagle, Lulu, to become her trained assistance dog, particularly giving her confidence where meeting people when out is concerned. A Read more
barking
Dog Nips Legs When People Walk About.
Why would a small dog bark and nip at people’s legs when they move around the house? Little Miniature Wire Haired Dachshund, Ziggy, is scared of people he doesn’t know coming to his house. Particularly if they are standing up and even more so if they are walking about. He Read more
Aggression
Reactive Chihuahua Yorkie Mix Barking ‘Go Away’ at People
My clients had gone to the rescue for a Staffie type dog and came home with the tiny Chihuahua Yorkie mix (the photo makes her look larger than she is). She was cowering in the corner behind her bed, shaking. They just couldn’t leave her there.
Aggression
Fear Barking at Children and the Neighbour
He barks at children, particularly a child that may suddenly appear. He shows reactivity with fear barking at people he doesn’t know coming to the house. People walking in on him in the doorway he finds very intimidating – the late teenage sons have some very tall friends.
arousal, excitement
Bark Bark Bark – When the Barking Never Stops
Trying to watch TV in the evenings is near impossible. He barks at them all the time they are eating so has to be bribed with their food. As soon as all is quiet, the barking into corners will start. He will eventually settle down, but someone only has to move and off he goes again.
barking
Rescue Street Dogs Were Wary of People Visiting Their Home
Why are some rescue dogs friendly once they know you, but so wary of people entering their home? The two stunning dogs of mixed breed, Basil and Rosie, recently came back to the UK with the couple who adopted them in Hong Kong. They had been picked up as strays Read more
baby
German Shepherd’s New Home: Preparing Max for Life with Young Children
Could giving a dog too many treats actually make behaviour work harder? 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 Read more
barking
Importance of puppy socialisation – or habituation
Bella is very reactive and wary of many things she could have been gently habituated to from the start. The vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, hairdryer, garden hose and more. The young man plays wrestling games and hypes her up when he comes home till she’s flying all over him like a wild thing. Inadvertently, through his shouting at a TV football match, she is now really frightened when he raises his voice.