When a settled older dog suddenly seems anxious or depressed after a puppy arrives, could the change in routine be overwhelming him? Humphrey, a four-year-old Boston Terrier, is a deaf dog. He’s also has stomach problems. Depressed The arrival of puppy French Bulldog Pearl, now 14 weeks, has affected him Read more
Can a dog that chases a cat ever learn to live peacefully with it? Dog and cat living in harmony? They have moved in together, he with his black cat Jet and she with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Gracie. Jet used to sleep on the man’s bed and share Read more
How can you communicate with and enrich the life of an older deaf dog? Golden Labrador Sadie is thirteen years old and the only problems she now has are physical. She used to be anxious and jumpy around loud or sudden noises, but her loss of hearing has taken care Read more
I went to a delightful elderly Staffie yesterday, twelve-year-old Barney. I was told that his jumping up was a big problem, particularly for the little grandchildren. His pulling on lead was so bad he’d not been walked for nearly two years and he had now started to destroy the house when they were out.