Why does Otis growl and snap at the little girl, and how can they help him feel safe when she visits? Otis doesn’t feel safe around the unpredictable little girl – their small grandchild. He had been found abandoned on a motorway. During the two and a half years they Read more
Why would the small dog remain constantly jumpy even when nothing obvious is happening?
Little Bouncer is jumpy. He’s constantly on edge.
I would guess this is in this little Havenese’s genes, though not a general breed trait. It’s certainly not the fault of the family, a couple and their daughter aged ten.
Does distraction help a dog cope with other dogs — or does he need something different?
Distraction is helpful if the dog is taken by surprise. Distraction however doesn’t help him to cope with the appearance of another dog.
Oaky is a sensitive little Border Terrier. He has lived with the lady for a couple of years and not too much is known about his past. A perfect dog in his loving home, the lady isn’t enjoying her walks with him due to his barking and pulling towards any other dog he sees.
Oaky wears a half-check collar. The lady pulls him to the side and holds onto him tightly as the dog passes. She may say ‘Watch Me’ as a distraction. She admits to feeling both anxious and embarrassed; he will doubtless feel this down the lead to his sensitive neck. (more…)
Why was little Daisy reacting to dogs that came too close to her? Most people who choose little dogs treat them very differently to how people usually treat bigger dogs, carrying them everywhere and keeping them closely on lead – but not so the couple I went to last night. Read more
Why can former street dogs cope beautifully at home – yet struggle more and more when out on walks? Rocky and Flossie were born on the streets in a small coastal town in Bulgaria around two years ago from mothers also born on the streets. For the past year or so they Read more