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Staffie’s Extreme Reactivity and Fear of Bangs

A person like Dudley would be on the go non-stop. They would nev
er stop talking, chewing their nails, demanding attention all the time. They would be unable to listen properly because they were so preoccupied, jumping into the air and screeching at sudden sounds and being inappropriately demonstrative to strangers.

By Theo Stewart, 7 days ago August 10, 2026

arousal, excitement

Suddenly Overnight She Became A Different Dog. Could It Be Pain?

“There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. Crumble will suddenly jump up and frantically destroy a blanket, the footstool or sofa.”

“Overnight she just flipped into a different dog.”

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 15, 2026

arousal, excitement

Excitement Builds Up Until Jensen Uses His Teeth

Some dogs dig holes, some chase tales, some hump, some bark. Many have to chew something as an item in the mouth is self-calming. Jensen is a chewer. If it’s not someone’s hands, it’s the throw on the sofa or his bedding.

By Theo Stewart, 5 years ago February 20, 2026

arousal, excitement

Replacing Bad Habits With Good Habits

Why do unwanted behaviours like jumping up become habits—and how can they be replaced with better ones? Anything repeated often enough can become a habit. I totally fell in love with scruffy ten-month-old Jack Russell mix Max yesterday. I had the perfect evening with him and his humans. It began with just Read more

By Theo Stewart, 7 years ago April 1, 2026

arousal, excitement

Labrador Puppy Over-Aroused – Nipping, Chewing and Rough Play

Their days with sixteen-week-old Luna start badly as the easily aroused puppy fights against having her harness put on. The exasperated lady admits being driven to shouting and tears by the wriggling, biting animal.

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 15, 2026

Fear

Dog Becomes Agitated When People Talk or Visit the House

Does your dog get anxious or unsettled when you stop to talk to people? Trevor, an absolute sweetie, was extremely agitated by my being there. He is a small, very young-looking black Staffie age ten. He never stopped pacing, chewing and panting all the time I was there. Two-and-a-half hours. Read more

By Theo Stewart, 9 years ago April 29, 2026

arousal, excitement

Cocker Spaniel Chewing Everything, Jumping Up and Toileting Indoors

Why would a young working Cocker Spaniel start chewing, wrecking things and toileting indoors despite plenty of love and exercise? Chewing everything, jumping up and toileting in the house. Chewing and toileting indoors are enough to drive a patient dog owner mad! These are the negatives. Marley is beautiful. He Read more

By Theo Stewart, 9 years ago May 7, 2026

arousal, excitement

Stress – It’s All Down to Stress

With a dog like this it’s less about dealing with the behaviours themselves beyond putting in management like blocking views out of windows, installing an outside mailbox and using a baby gate. It’s more about changing the dog’s inner emotions that drive the behaviours.

By Theo Stewart, 10 years ago May 26, 2026

arousal, excitement

Barking for Attention – and Getting It

Why did Stella bark constantly at home for attention but stay calm and quiet at work? Barking for attention is ultimately guaranteed to succeed. What constitutes attention to Stella? Anything involving a human looking at her, talking to her or touching her – or all three at once which is usually the Read more

By Theo Stewart, 10 years ago May 29, 2026

barking

Barks at People – But Only at Home

Why is a friendly dog out on walks suddenly barking and snapping when visitors come into the house? He barks at people coming into his home. He loves people when he’s out. Border Collie Bud is friendly and relaxed with everyone when out of the house. He likes to say hello. At home Read more

By Theo Stewart, 10 years ago May 30, 2026

chewing

Staffie’s Extreme Reactivity and Fear of Bangs

Suddenly Overnight She Became A Different Dog. Could It Be Pain?

Excitement Builds Up Until Jensen Uses His Teeth

Replacing Bad Habits With Good Habits

Labrador Puppy Over-Aroused – Nipping, Chewing and Rough Play

Dog Becomes Agitated When People Talk or Visit the House

Cocker Spaniel Chewing Everything, Jumping Up and Toileting Indoors

Stress – It’s All Down to Stress

Barking for Attention – and Getting It

Barks at People – But Only at Home

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