Can a force-driven young Rottweiler learn self-control without confrontation? Diesel is a 16 months old Rottie and onto his third home already. His new owners have had him for just five days and are determined to turn his life around. Force and dominance It is evident that people previously have Read more
I read you little ten-week-old Isla’s story. What a dream of a puppy, and so clever. Theo Stewart – dog behaviourist helping dog owners helping their dogs through understanding. I can help you too.
Why might a dog suddenly attack when someone stands up or walks away? Two-year-old Sosa’s previous home was with a German Shepherd. The two didn’t get on. The young couple got him from Boston Terrier Rescue (US) six months ago. The problem is not uncommon and often with the man. Read more
Why had Hazel begun growling, snapping, and guarding when touched or handled? The seven-month-old Cocker Spaniel may growl and snap when they touch her – when physical contact is somehow imposed upon her. She also can snap when they try to take her harness off. It’s like, when they want Read more
When hyped up and wild, Nellie needs help. She has a need. Putting a lid on it merely makes it erupt somewhere else. They want something acceptable for her to vent her wildness.
Just as we don’t always feel like being touched and fussed, so it is for many dogs. To make her feelings quite clear to the girl who doesn’t stop otherwise, Pippa will now snap.
Yesterday’s online behaviour consultation was for a fifteen-week-old puppy. Does squealing really help when a puppy bites hands, clothes or ankles? Luna is a Lurcher. Like so many puppies, she goes wild at times, grabbing clothing with her teeth and biting hands and ankles. This may be ‘normal’ puppy behaviour Read more
Why do young puppies chase feet and grab clothes when people walk around the house? An emergency visit to another biting puppy! The young couple have had eight-week-old Springer Spaniel puppy for just four days. His flying at them and grabbing legs and clothes as they walk about has reached Read more
The dog thought I was leaving. She changed in a flash into a snarling, barking, biting dervish.
Why would a young puppy suddenly fly at someone, biting clothes and arms when they sit down? Ollie, approached a bit differently, will learn self-control. The a four-month-old Border Collie lives with a lovely, gentle young lady and her two children. He is a gorgeous puppy and she is working Read more