Why does over-excitement lead to jumping, stealing and humping behaviours? Another case of a dog that simply gets too excited. Louis is a Labradoodle, age twenty months. Here is a summary of the problems: Louis gets too excited when people come to the house. He goes crazy at the doorbell Read more
He paces. He pants. He is constantly obsessing on something. His stress infects the other two Cocker Spaniels, Charlie and the younger Billy. There is no respite for him
Such uncontrolled excitement is a challenge to deal with.
They let Tia out of the utility room and into the kitchen where I was standing. She flew at me, grabbing my arm with her teeth. She repeatedly jumped up.
Why does a friendly dog become so over-excited that he can’t stop himself jumping, barking or reacting? Much of Blue’s early life was spent in a crate after he and his brother began to fight. He was rehomed. Next he was in another bad situation before being taken in by Read more
Confrontational or dominant behaviour from the humans is a slippery slope that too often ends badly.
Chaos Jumping all over people, flying behind them around the backs of the sofa, leaping up at faces when they are standing, stealing things then destroying or eating them, tail-chasing round and round, and suckling his blanket. Staffie Marley is a loveable but exhausting, hyperactive dog. When they are out Read more
The young couple, with their dog, are caught up in a downward spiral of manic behaviour, destruction, scolding and nearly tearing their hair out. The young lady is reduced to tears. They have a well-behaved but slightly odd Staffie called Saxon, 5, and Border Collie/Staff Mix, Lola. Lola is a Read more
There is one word that best describes delightful one-year-old Cockapoo Joe – unruly! He is clever, affectionate and dearly loved. A lot of time and effort is spent on him while his owners do their very best for him in every way they know how. Confrontational tactics Using confrontational tactics Read more
Excitable Ollie just kept on going! Pacing, rushing about, panting, drinking, wanting to go out, clamouring for attention, chewing……. Being excitable may be an emotion and part of a dog’s personality – but it can be a learnt behaviour too when it’s constantly reinforced. Dogs very often mirror their humans. Read more
Who could fail to love Riley! He can be rather too much though. Riley is a one year old Parsons Russell Terrier; he flies all over people and is extremely excitable. Stimulating an already over-stimulated dog like this with even more exercise and play can backfire. It all depends upon Read more