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arousal, excitement

Compulsive Behaviour in a Rottweiler: When Stress Overflows

Unless all is still and quiet, Amber can’t settle.

The smallest thing prompts a compulsive sequence of chasing shadows, digging the floor or licking the carpet. She won’t leave their other dog alone.

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 21, 2026
Behaviour and Training

Passing Dogs. Will They Break the Window to Get at Them?

Why do Jack and Winston become so frantic when dogs pass their window? Jack is a large Doberman X aged about eight. Winston is a Staffie/Chocolate Labrador mix of 18 months. They are beautiful, friendly dogs. Jack had several homes before his present owner, and poor Winston had been kennelled Read more

By Theo Stewart, 14 years ago August 11, 2026
arousal, excitement

Little Dogs, Big Barkers

This has been a week for small dogs needing help, including two miniature Dachshunds. Digby was an unusual brindled colour. I was called out because Digby barks at passers by. He barks at the letter box, he barks at cars and he barks at animals on TV. He goes into Read more

By Theo Stewart, 16 years ago February 26, 2024
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