Why would two young male dogs raised together start competing and fighting as they mature? They got both Harley and Louis as puppies, at about the same time, ten months ago. They are now seeing some of the problems they might encounter with same-sex siblings. The two dogs are, in Read more
Why would two dogs who once played happily suddenly begin fighting the moment they saw each other? Great Dane Blue and Boxer Sebastian lived happily together with their owners. Both dogs have their own traits – Blue is a bit needy probably due to health issues when he was a Read more
Can giving a dog too much freedom too soon lead to reactivity and trouble with other dogs? They love to see their dog running free, charging about and having fun. Freedom may come at a price. They adopted Boxer Bella sixteen months ago and she is having a wonderful life. Being with Read more
A few months ago the young Staffie Boxer mix was attacked by another dog. She was sitting beside the gentleman minding her own business, and off-lead dogs ran up to them. It ended in an attack, followed by angry shouting from the owner of the off lead dog – which is so often the case.
Can two loving Boxers become unruly simply because they haven’t been shown consistent boundaries? Respect is something that needs to be earned. Respectful dogs have good manners – but it also goes both ways. We need to treat them with respect also. Tyson, 5, and Kyai who is 13 months Read more
Why can two sibling dogs be so different when they have had exactly the same upbringing? There they are, the siblings up on the sofa at the window watching me leave – Bronson and Rambo. Their young owners have been working hard to train them, but it’s not always easy. Read more
Why would a friendly, well-socialised dog start bullying other dogs? Three-year-old Ollie is large for a Boxer and he’s wonderful. He’s not only absolutely confident and fearless, but also gentle and friendly without being pushy. In the house he’s biddable and obedient. He has been extremely well socialised from the Read more
Could your dog be repeating unwanted behaviours because they’re getting mixed messages? What a dear little dog 8-month-old Penny is – and petite for a Boxer. She has a lovely nature – friendly and cheeky. Like young Cooper I went to see the day before, Penny jumps up persistently and Read more
Why has Candy started barking and lunging at other dogs since her sister left? This is Candy, a 2-year-old Boxer in her typical pose with tongue out! Up until last October her sister, Floss, lived with them also. Due to Floss’ bullying and dominating Candy who was the more sensitive Read more
Why does Alfie bark at people and square up to other dogs when out on walks? Alfie is a three and a half year old Boxer. He has lived with his new people for eight weeks now and has landed on his four white feet. His new owners have also struck Read more