Why had River and Charlie’s fighting escalated? River and Charlie are fighting. They have two black male Working Cockers. River and Indie are 13 and have been together since they were puppies. Charlie, a Springer cross is 10 joined the other two a couple of years ago. Lost his hearing Read more
Why do two dogs that usually get on suddenly start fighting each other? Olive and boy Frankie are both two years old. Olive has had a litter with Frankie and they have kept one – girl Pip, four months old. Hyped up This case is all about arousal. The little Read more
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
The conflict leading to fights began with the usual eyeballing, growling, competition and probably jealousy.
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
Boris, Betsy and Buster
Why would a younger dog suddenly attack an older dog in the same home?
All three Boxers have a wonderful life, with lots of freedom and lots of love. They have old boy Buster, 11 and entire. There is Boris aged 2 and they have six-year-old Betsy – in the middle. They had Boris castrated a month ago. (I didn’t take the photo as Boris never sat still enough while I was there).
The problems between the two boys have been growing over the past two years. Boris goes for Buster. Nearly always this is in times of arousal or excitement.
The most recent attack seemed to come out of nowhere. (more…)
Can using a shaker can or dominance methods actually make fighting between dogs worse? Frenchies Mac and Mabel fight. The lady has unfortunately been following outdated and harmful advice. A shaker can was in each room of the house. This always seems so sad to me. Someone who loves her dogs Read more
Why would two dogs who once played happily suddenly begin fighting the moment they saw each other? Great Dane Blue and Boxer Sebastian lived happily together with their owners. Both dogs have their own traits – Blue is a bit needy probably due to health issues when he was a Read more
Why were the two female dogs suddenly erupting into fights after periods of excitement? The over-arousal and stress in one dog is causing the other dog to react. This is a little different from the last case I went to involving fighting females where I believe the human’s punishing reaction Read more
Both young Cockerpoos were so worked up I felt one or both weren’t far short of biting me but instead, black Harry redirected his anger, fear or frustration onto young golden Eddie and a minor fight ensued.