Aggression
Young Bull Terrier’s Jumping, Biting and Digging Fuelled by Frustration
Confrontational or dominant behaviour from the humans is a slippery slope that too often ends badly.
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.
arousal, excitement
Excitable Bull Terrier Can’t Switch Off
His jumping up is a bit crazy, his licking of people a bit manic, he barks at ‘everything’, he sometimes tail-chases when particularly frustrated and he is obsessed with balls.
Aggression
Guarding Food, the Bowl and Even the Feeding Spot
Why would a friendly, affectionate dog become tense and defensive the moment food appears? I wonder what started Reggie’s guarding behaviour as it’s hard to see how it fits in with the rest of his personality. The 4-year-old English Bull Terrier is only guarding food related items. He doesn’t guard Read more
Aggression
Another Dog that Growls and Barks at People
Why would a friendly young dog suddenly start growling and barking at people after reaching maturity? Another puzzle insofar as it’s impossible to work out just why miniature English Bull Terrier Vinnie’s behaviour changed so drastically three years ago. The growls and barks began upon his reaching maturity A couple Read more
arousal, excitement
Agitated When Outsiders Come to the House
Why does Lyra become so anxious and agitated when people come into the house? Over time I have realised certain patterns in dog behaviour difficulties. For instance, it is more unusual for a dog who walks casually and peacefully on a loose lead to be scared or aggressive towards dogs Read more
Aggression
Tension and Aggression Between Three Female Dogs
One dog will deliberately stand in a doorway – usually Peaches. Chelsea won’t have this so she too has to stand in the doorway. It’s now a stand-off about ownership of the doorway. This can only end one of two ways. Either Peaches will back down and move away, or there is a fight.
Whether it’s a fight or not depends upon how aroused the dogs are.