Unfortunately, living the life of a much-loved family pet just isn’t enough. Knight is a working dog without work to do. Much of how he is will be genetic.
The poor lady showed me the bruises up her arms and a bite mark.
Why would a young dog suddenly become angry and snappy at people — and could pain or breathing problems be part of the cause?
Buddy’s angry behaviour has escalated in the last few weeks.
The ten-month-old French Bulldog snorts and gasps. His common Frenchie breathing problem (Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome – BOAS) must make normal life a constant struggle.
If he were an adolescent human struggling to breathe, Buddy could well have a very short fuse, ready to hit out, angry at the smallest thing. (more…)
Does your dog rush at people barking the moment they come into your home? Oh, Gus, please stop your angry barking at me! The French Bulldog burst out of the utility room and charged at me where I was sitting at the kitchen table, sending his water bowl flying. There Read more
What happens when a busy, enthusiastic Spaniel can’t properly express his natural instincts? Unlike so many of the dogs I go to, enthusiastic Cocker Spaniel Rudi has no reactivity problems at all towards other dogs. He’s adorable and he is adored! Rudi, 7, and has lived with the couple in Read more
Why would a loving dog suddenly explode with frustration and bite when over-aroused? Henry is a Miniature Bull Terrier. One source describes the breed as ‘Playful, Even Tempered, Energetic, Stubborn, Courageous, Loving’. Energetic, loving and courageous Henry certainly is. Even-tempered he’s not. He is very quickly aroused whereupon he then becomes demanding. Anything that works Read more
The adolescent Benji will steal anything he can find from table, shelves or floor. He runs of with it or destroys it. This leads predictably to a chase with Benji cornered. He may then become aggressive when they try to get the item off him.
Confrontational or dominant behaviour from the humans is a slippery slope that too often ends badly.
What do normal puppies do?
They toilet indoors, they have manic sessions tearing around the place, they may fly at you and nip, they chew the carpet, they bite you with their sharp little teeth, they get over-excited and they may even get cross when you tell them off.