Hector’s lack of self-control both when people come into the house and the frantic pulling on walks are due to much the same things. Over-arousal and I, believe, some anxiety too. As he now gets no exercise he must have an excess of energy and no outlet for other stresses.
Why does a dog that runs happily with others still react to them on walks? They had two German Shorthaired Pointers, Douglas and Gracie with which the couple did Canicross. Sadly, Gracie developed cancer, had to have a leg amputated and can no longer run. Four months ago they adopted 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.