Why does Lily roll and bite when the harness appears, and how can they help her feel calm and confident about going outside? Lily is a 15 week old Sprocker who is losing out on the necessary socialisation and habituation to the world. Putting her harness on is almost impossible Read more
What happens when a newly rehomed dog is introduced to too many people, dogs and places too quickly? The family rehomed two-year-old Puggle Zadie two weeks ago as company for their older Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and their little daughter. As so many people do, they felt they should immediately Read more
What can you do when a much-loved young dog is simply too strong and excitable for their owner to walk safely? The old lady’s friend says, ‘You are 85. She’s not the right dog for you. You shouldn’t have got her’. This understandably upsets her. She loves her young dog Read more
How do you help a rescued street dog adjust to life in a home without overwhelming them? In the photo the Romanian street dog is in a kill shelter. Then a lady the from a local rescue saved the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd, in the nick of time. One day before execution. Read more
The other day he charged a jogger who appeared around a bend. He was off lead. Having a dog the size of Albert charging at you, barking and with raised hackles, must be daunting whether you’re a person or another dog.
What can an elderly owner do when walking their dog starts to feel frightening or physically unsafe? An elderly dog owner may no longer be able to walk their dog How many an elderly dog owner or frail person has problems walking their pet due to a fear of being pulled over Read more
The young son and daughter play games that may encourage Frankie to be over-excited, rough and to use her teeth. If we don’t want to be nipped by a puppy, we don’t play hand games. We don’t play contact sports but use an item like a tug toy or a ball. We avoid getting her too excited.
Why had gentle Labrador Milly suddenly started chewing holes in the walls? Five-year-old Golden Labrador Milly has to be just about as near the perfect dog any family could wish for, apart from the eating plaster. She is sweet and gentle with their four-year-old boy who, thanks to his parents, Read more
Is aggressive behaviour caused by dominance — or by fear, stress and feeling unsafe? Aggressive behaviour, is it through fear or something else? Delilah was in another room behind a gate when I arrived, barking but not for long. Her lead was already attached to her harness. When the gate Read more
Why had friendly young Labrador Sam suddenly become reactive to unfamiliar dogs? Second fear period and bad timing could be involved. The couple have two beautiful Labradors – black William and golden Sam. They can’t understand how the two dogs have turned out so differently when they both came from Read more