separation
Separation Anxiety. Lovely Beagle Howls When Left
One-year-old Beagle Haggis has separation issues. They can’t leave him alone for even a few minutes with him starting that beagle baying howl.
Aggression
Too Much Change Too Soon for a Rehomed Beagle
Why did Angus begin biting after only five days in his new home? One-year-old Angus’ has moved from living with one man to living with a family of three in an active household. Previously he had to be left alone for hours in a crate or put into kennels for Read more
Fear
Traumatised by Thunder: Jessie Now Refuses to Walk
Two months have gone by Jessie has become increasingly scared of going out on walks. Strangely, she happy to have her harness and lead on and looks eager at the door. She walks out a few steps until she gets to the car and then will go no further.
obedience
Why ‘No’ Doesn’t Teach a Dog What to Do
Why can constantly saying ‘No’ make an excited young dog even more confused and out of control? NO NO isn’t conveying to Buster what they do want of him No No is a sure route to making an already confused dog even more bewildered – and frustrated too. They picked up Read more
separation
Beagle Mix Howls When Left Alone
Five-year-old Maggie was okay initially when they first adopted her eight months ago. The separation problems developed until they could no longer leave her without coming home to a wrecked carpet and damaged door.
Guarding or resource guarding
Won’t Give Things Up – Resource Guarding and Growling
This person had done something the couple, Alfie’s owners, had fortunately never done. As many other people would have done in the circumstances when a dog won’t give, this person looking after Alfie would have none of it and used force.
Fear
Dog Distressed at Bedtime. Trembling and Whimpering
The lady then fetches Millie’s bed and takes it into her bedroom, followed by Millie. She gets ready for bed then gives the dog a treat for getting into her own bed. She goes to bed herself.
Immediately everything changes. Millie jumps onto the lady’s bed.
She trembles. She whimpers, jumps on and off. Obviously very distressed, she drools.
Fear
Beagle Panics When Left Alone – Desperate Escape Attempts
Why would a calm rescue Beagle panic and try to escape whenever she is left completely alone? The Beagle can’t be left all alone. When they adopted Libby a couple of weeks ago, they had no clue they wouldn’t be able to go out to work and happily leave her. 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
Fear
Rescue Dog Feels Unsafe Outside. She Runs for Home
Why would a rescue dog suddenly become terrified of walks, noises and the outside world? Eight weeks ago Holly came from a pound in Cyprus to live with my lady client. Holly is a Beagle mix, three years of age. Although initially spending a lot of time in her bolthole Read more