Dog Bites a Friend Entering the House

Why would a normally friendly little dog suddenly bite someone coming into the house? One of their little dogs bites a friend entering the house. Everything changes. He is now muzzled when people come and when he’s out. The whole situation is very stressful for everyone in the family. The first goal, Read more

By Theo Stewart, ago

Miniature Bull Terrier Losing His Temper

Why would a loving dog suddenly explode with frustration and bite when over-aroused? Henry is a Miniature Bull Terrier. One source describes the breed as ‘Playful, Even Tempered, Energetic, Stubborn, Courageous, Loving’. Energetic, loving and courageous Henry certainly is. Even-tempered he’s not. He is very quickly aroused whereupon he then becomes demanding. Anything that works Read more

By Theo Stewart, ago

English Shepherd barks at people

Because dogs like Toby are so antisocial, they meet few of those people who do come to the house, so they never have opportunities to be desensitised. Whether fear or anger is the root cause, the aim is the same – for Toby to begin to see people as ‘good news’. I suggested they make good use of any willing friends.

By Theo Stewart, ago

Chihuahua bit the man on the mouth

Here we have Ant and Dec – adorable eighteen-month-old Chihuahua brothers. Different personalities They have had exactly the same upbringing but their personalities are very different. Ant on the left is quite a confident little dog while Dec is restless, on constant alert, wary of being approached, barks at people Read more

By Theo Stewart, ago

Aggression at Home is Escalating

It is a difficult situation for Kaloo, a Newfoundland. Until recently he lived with another Newfie and their male owner. Recently they moved in with a lady who has two Springer Spaniels and two children, so two ‘packs’ are merging. Adjusting For Kaloo there are two areas of stress. One Read more

By Theo Stewart, ago