Why was Ruby growling at Chester and starting fights as she approached adolescence? 5-month-old Cocker Spaniel Ruby is coming into early season and gaining attitude. She is increasingly growling at their other Cocker – Chester. He’s 18 months old. It’s like she now goads him until he reacts and then, Read more
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
The chance dog to dog encounter was simply at the wrong time and in the wrong place.
This has set off a chain reaction leading to Paz now barking at other dogs she sees and her anxious owner’s walks ruined.
Four months ago a dishevelled, grey, skinny dog in dreadful condition stepped out in front of my client’s car.
After a visit to the vet and a bath, he turned out to be a mostly white Lurcher.
Why does Maddie redirect onto Misty when she becomes stressed and over-excited? Over the months so much stress has built up between these two 9-year-old dogs that one redirects onto the other. Staffie Maddie is almost impossibly noisy, pushy, barking and jumping up when the lady owner has guests – Read more