Why is Ella reacting to the man when the lady is present, and how can her fear be changed? They have had their Romanian rescue, Ella, for about six weeks. As she gets braver she now will bark aggressively at the man when he approaches or moves, hackles up. They Read more
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.
When a dog is frightened of traffic, people and new places, how do you know whether exposure is helping or making things worse? Is it desensitising or is it over-exposure? Ellie, her siblings and other Tibetan Terriers were picked up from a breeder in a dreadful state of neglect, with matted Read more
When one considers this is the first time the two-year-old has lived in a house, everything is a big adjustment. Just think of all the things in her new world she has never encountered! TV, music, vacuum cleaner, sofas, telephone, people eating, doorbell, cuddles probably, walking on lead….the list is endless.
How do you teach a lively little dog not to jump all over people without changing her joyful personality? Stay on the floor? Why? How? Twiglet, is Twiglet! Twiglet bounces like Zebedee from the Magic Roundabout (for anyone old enough to remember). They don’t want to stop their little Border/Lakeland Read more
Without warning, an off-lead Weimaraner appeared from nowhere and had Marley in his mouth. Little Marley screamed. The man did his best to get the more powerful dog off him. Marley collapsed flat on the ground, still screaming.
What happens when a rescue dog seems perfect at first but soon struggles with separation, noise and everyday life?
As I left, they asked me whether I felt they were a good home for their young Welsh Sheepdog, Taffy.
I can’t think of a better place for the recently adopted dog – apart from living with a sheep farmer maybe. She is very lucky to be re-homed by the conscientious and caring young couple who are doing their best to understand her needs.
Taffy has landed on her feet in a very good home.
From the couple’s own point of view, however, there is a downside. The reality of what they had done soon kicked in. Instead of having a dog they can take everywhere with them, they have lost their freedom. Taffy’s restrictions have overtaken their lives. (more…)
Why would two young dogs react with frantic barking to almost everything in daily life? I walked in the door to be met with frantic barking. Brave Luna, with frantic barking, came right up to me. Her sister backed her up but with less enthusiasm. Luna and Bear are same-sex Read more
Lady becomes very agitated when she sees another dog. Her hackles rise as she pulls against her collar and short lead. She tries to escape. When they get near, she screams.
Poor little Lhasa Apso Max is scared of the new puppy. He is a great little dog with a wonderful temperament, but for four years he has been a much-loved Only Dog.