What happens when an older dog’s warnings about a new puppy are ignored? A new puppy isn’t what Jack Russell Charlie wanted at all. There were two older dogs in the house when he himself arrived as a puppy ten years ago. The three dogs got on fine. A couple of years ago Read more
Unaware of what the little dog was trying to tell him, he carried on touching her, so she now growled. Unfortunately he took no notice of that either. So, she snapped. The child recoiled and, bingo, Asha succeeded in what she had been trying to achieve from the start, which was to be left alone.
Why would a little Chihuahua bite someone who simply leaned in to kiss him? Here we have Ant and Dec – adorable eighteen-month-old Chihuahua brothers. Different personalities They have had exactly the same upbringing but their personalities are very different. Ant on the left is quite a confident little dog Read more
Has your cheerful dog suddenly become withdrawn, anxious or lost interest in life? Floyd used to have such enthusiasm for life, but this has slowly changed over the past few months. He seems depressed. He also started to toilet in the house and it’s gradually becoming more frequent, particular when Read more
I was called because they no longer take her for walks due to her ‘aggression’ towards other dogs. This I’m sure is due to terror. She nearly strangles herself lunging at them.
Zorba was found as a stray in Crete and was brought home by a family who unfortunately couldn’t keep him. He and one of their dogs fought to the extent they had to be kept apart.
He is shouted at for licking them whilst being encouraged to jump onto them. He is more or less force-fed from human plates whilst refusing to eat his own food – though he is partial to doughnuts. He only has to bark at the box, and he is given one. He is becoming increasingly scared out on walks, running back to the car at the slightest sudden noise.
Why does Benny feel he needs to constantly guard and protect his family? Benny is a four-year-old Corgi. He lives in what one might imagine to be a dog paradise. He is free to go wherever he likes in a very large country house. He has a caring family and Read more
Why does Lizzie seem so worried and fearful, even in her loving new home? Lizzie is a Patterdale Staffie mix. Her previous owners split up and Lizzie has now lived in her new home for four weeks. She used to live with another dog. She is a quiet little dog. Read more