Why does Poppy react so intensely when the baby cries – and how can careful, gradual exposure help her feel safe instead of overwhelmed? It should have been a time of joy and celebration. They had, they thought, prepared their two dogs well for the arrival of baby a few Read more
Why can an excitable dog erupt with barking and frantic behaviour when he can’t reach a baby or another dog? Everything came to a head the other day. Reggie, the little volcano, exploded. The house was full of visiting family – and someone brought a baby. The 14-month-old terrier, already Read more
Hugo is a great little dog who is trying to adapt to big changes in his life. They moved house just three weeks ago and, added to this, the lady is looking after her toddler grandchild for a couple of weeks.
They now have a newborn baby and Moose’s lack of confidence has increased. He has become more anxious, particularly if he can’t keep an eye on where each person is.
Is he being “naughty” — or struggling with no longer being the centre of attention? Lincoln is a beautiful nine-month-old miniature Dachshund. He is friendly, gentle and affectionate. I had a lovely cuddle. It’s obvious that he loves the baby too. What he doesn’t like is being left out. It’s Read more
Why would a loving dog suddenly explode with frustration and bite when over-aroused? Henry is a Miniature Bull Terrier. One source describes the breed as ‘Playful, Even Tempered, Energetic, Stubborn, Courageous, Loving’. Energetic, loving and courageous Henry certainly is. Even-tempered he’s not. He is very quickly aroused whereupon he then becomes demanding. Anything that works Read more
Was Nahla really guarding the baby — or was something else causing her reaction? Seeing things clearly and objectively in context can be hard from the inside. This consultation has lead me somewhat away from a story about the beautiful dog herself and down another path. The young Staffie – isn’t she Read more
The baby is held high, out of his reach, and this merely makes Danny want to jump up to get to him. This then leads to Danny being told off and pushed away.
They also have a toddler and now they are expecting a new baby.
When the little girl runs about Jack can become quite aroused. He grabs her clothes and sometimes lightly nips her. They need to keep a close eye on him. The temptation then is to tell him off rather than to call him away and reward him for doing so