Being weaker and wary seems to make eleven-year-old Poppy a target. Dogs aren’t always sympathetic (I don’t actually know if they do ‘sympathy’ in the way that we do) but a yelp of fearfulness or pain can often trigger an attack from the already dominating dog.
Why would a calm, well-trained Cane Corso suddenly freeze, stare and react when he sees another dog on lead? When he sees another dog from a distance, he freezes, stands tall and his tail goes up. He stares. If too close, he will rear up on his back legs. Boycie Read more
What happens when a dog is adored by everyone — but has no boundaries? A care home dog? Pip is just that. He doesn’t have an ‘owner’ as such but he belongs to the home. His own care is shared by several members of staff. Little dog takes the lift Read more
What if your dog rolling onto his back isn’t actually asking for a tummy rub? Reading the dog incorrectly can cause us to do the very opposite of what is needed. Angus is a gorgeous miniature wire haired dachshund. He greeted me in a very friendly fashion and sniffed me (getting information Read more
What if your dog loves walks but is frightened of the harness needed to go on them? Fear of harness is overshadowing his otherwise perfect life. Little Reggie is a delightful, friendly little Border Terrier, ten months of age. He has a lovely life in every way bar one. In order Read more
The peeing never happens in the day if people are at home. However, if they go out and leave the two dogs alone for just a short while they come back to urine.
When a dog starts peeing indoors after major changes at home, is it really marking – or could it be anxiety and insecurity? Whether marking or anxiety through being left, the root cause will be Herbie’s feeling of insecurity. Greyhounds have hidden depth. It’s easy to assume that because five-year Read more
Could stress be the hidden cause behind the dog’s barking, nipping and toileting indoors? Here they are – lying down at last! Miniature Daschund Alfie on the left and Eddie on the right. Both around four years old. Highly stressed Dachshunds Barking, excitement, peeing indoors, nipping, jumping up, easily spooked, Read more
Millie and Max are seven months old, brother and sister. They are a mix of Jack Russell, Pomeranian and Chihuahua. They were bought from a pet shop at ten weeks of age. Max is a lot bigger. He’s like a little fox! They are delightful and full of puppy exuberance Read more
Charlie is an adorable fluffy 7-month old Norfolk Terrier. He lives with an elderly thirteen-year-old golden Labrador who patiently tolerates his playfulness. His family have two problems with Charlie which prompted them to call me out: peeing indoors and refusing to come when called. He is now adolescent and is Read more