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‘Go Away’ Barking Works. Now a Learned Behaviour

Socialisation of the right kind
They did carry him about to meet people but he shook with fear. It’s common to think that the puppy simply needs more exposure but the opposite is often the case. The experiences were negative for him.

By Theo Stewart, 7 years ago March 27, 2026

arousal, excitement

Dog Barking at Everything. Constant High Arousal

Why does a dog bark constantly at everything, from sounds to people to other dogs? Barney barks at anything and everything. The Wirehaired Fox Terrier came to live with the lovely lady ten weeks ago, a companion for her Welsh Terrier, Lily. Barney barks for attention and simply won’t stop Read more

By Theo Stewart, 9 years ago May 5, 2026

arousal, excitement

Labrador With No Impulse Control Around People

Why would a friendly young Labrador jump up, grab clothes and bite people whenever he gets excited? Absolutely no impulse control around people, that is the problem. Beautiful Beau is a big strong Chocolate Labrador. He’s 9 months of age and his teeth hurt. With no impulse control, his biting Read more

By Theo Stewart, 9 years ago September 6, 2026

arousal, excitement

Lovely Lurcher Alfie Won’t Leave Other Dogs Alone

Four months ago a dishevelled, grey, skinny dog in dreadful condition stepped out in front of my client’s car.

After a visit to the vet and a bath, he turned out to be a mostly white Lurcher.

By Theo Stewart, 10 years ago May 21, 2026

Aggression

What Function Does Growling Serve?

Why was Rose growling at the other dogs in the evenings? It was no start in life for a puppy. Rose growling? It was hard to believe! Lurcher Rose, now four, came over from Ireland as a seven-week old puppy, already separated from mother and siblings and having been in Read more

By Theo Stewart, 10 years ago May 26, 2026

learned behaviour

‘Go Away’ Barking Works. Now a Learned Behaviour

Dog Barking at Everything. Constant High Arousal

Labrador With No Impulse Control Around People

Lovely Lurcher Alfie Won’t Leave Other Dogs Alone

What Function Does Growling Serve?

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