Aggression
From Best Friends to Fighting on Sight
The two dogs have been so close and now, unless it’s on a walk, they can’t look at one another without breaking into a fight
Aggression
From Best of Friends to Sworn Enemies
Why did Monty suddenly turn on Teddy, and how can they rebuild peace between the two dogs? Three weeks ago Cocker Spaniels Monty and Teddy were playmates – if sometimes a bit rough. Now they are sworn enemies. Monty is one year old and they have had 8-month-old Teddy for Read more
Aggression
New Rescue Dog Bullying the Other Dog
Why would a newly adopted dog start bullying the dog already living in the home? A week ago, their new rescue dog began to bully their other dog. Six-year-old Cookie is a cute and somewhat nervous, anxious little terrier. Rudi, a Wirehaired Terrier, joined them six weeks ago. It began Read more
Aggression
Male Dog Suddenly Fighting with Female Dog
There have now been four serious fights with the young man having been bitten when separating the dogs.
Aggression
Jealous Dog Fighting When Owners Give Attention to Another Dog
Why would a normally friendly dog begin fighting whenever another dog is cuddled or fussed? Nellie isn’t very happy. This is despite being treasured, along with their other two tiny dogs, Luna and Sandy. Nellie is a two-year-old Pomeranian, the last to join their little dog family of three. Luna Read more
arousal, excitement
Calm Down. Less Excitement. Less Reactivity to Other Dogs
What if your dog’s reactivity isn’t aggression at all — but simply too much excitement and arousal? Calm down, Louis! Young Staffie Bulldog mix, Louis, is an excitable delight who finds it hard to calm down! Surprisingly, he does with ease something requiring real self-control that many other dogs would find hard. Read more
Aggression
Out-of-Control Bull Terrier Learns to Listen Without Being Shouted At
t’s amazing what tiny pieces of cheese and a quiet voice can achieve!
It took a long while – most of the three hours that I was there discussing all the things necessary in a consultation. By the end Millie was sitting down in the corner beside my chair. I did it by simply not trying to tell her to do anything.