Fear
Quietly Fearful of Everyday Life in a Young Cocker Spaniel
Sadly, for both him and the couple who love him dearly, too many things in daily life scare him. They would like to be able to include him in all they do without scaring him.
Fear
Scared of Everything: Multiple Fears in a Sensitive Staffie
Poor Floyd. Also – poor couple he lives with. They feel trapped at home with him and can’t go out without worrying about him.
Floyd suckles a toy
They can’t take him with them with them and they can’t leave him at home
Fear
Baring Teeth When Touched: Anxiety Around Being Approached
When the gentleman in particular comes down in the morning, Lennon’s ears go back, he trembles and creeps forward. When the man goes to stroke him, he grumbles and bares his teeth.
Aggression
Australian Cattle Dog Scared Of Things Reminding Him Of His Past Life
Their Australian Cattle Dog, Holden, had been living as a stray at a truck stop. He narrowly avoided traffic and was probably terrorised by some of the truckers. He was picked up by a ranger at six months of age.
Aggression
Aggression Incidents have Left Hattie Fearful of Other Dogs
It’s a great shame. Hattie was friendly and confident with other dogs until an ‘aggressive’ dog incident that scared her. Then it happened again with another dog.
Fear
So Fearful she Won’t Now Willingly Go Outside
After about six weeks she first became scared of the dark. Next the car. Then she began to shake when the lady put her harness on. Now she won’t willingly walk outside at all.
arousal, excitement
From Romanian Streets to a New Life as a Pet in a Home
How can a rescue dog learn to adapt to life in a home after living on the streets? From the street in Romania, to a rescue compound, Billy has now lived in a house for just one week. A new life It’s sounds wonderful, but it isn’t yet all wonderful Read more
Fear
Reluctant to Walk Beyond the Close: Giving Oscar Freedom and Choice
Oscar has been reluctant to walk away from home for most of his life, so it will be a habit too. Just something he does. We need to break it.
Cocker Spaniel
Building a Reliable Routine so Bella Can Feel Secure
Why was Bella becoming over-attached and unable to cope with change? The RSPCA rescued Bella with her sister at nine months of age. After a brief stay in rescue kennels they were adopted together. Then a short while later she was re-homed with the young lady and gentleman I’m working Read more
arousal, excitement
Fearful Reactivity to Dogs, People and Traffic on Walks
Two main things are going on here which they need to change. One is the window-watching. The other is the ‘flooding’ – the forcing her to confront the things that overwhelm her.