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Murphy Obsesses Over The Shy Cat. He’s On Constant High Alert.

How can the obsessive Cocker Spaniel learn to feel calm around a cat? A funny thing happened during this online consultation. We were discussing young Cocker Spaniel Murphy who’s obsesses around the lady’s parents’ cat. His frantic behaviour is restricting visits to them. I have my office upstairs. Due to Read more

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 13, 2026
arousal, excitement

Obsessing, Panting and Pacing – A Dog Too Stressed to Relax

He paces. He pants. He is constantly obsessing on something. His stress infects the other two Cocker Spaniels, Charlie and the younger Billy. There is no respite for him

By Theo Stewart, 7 years ago March 26, 2026
Border Collie

Repetitive Behaviour — When a Working Dog Has No Work

Why does a well-exercised dog still develop obsessive routines at home? Sometimes it’s hard to see the wood from the trees. Oscar is a dog, like many of our dogs, living in a world that he’s not been bred for. The couple do all they know to give him a Read more

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 23, 2026
arousal, excitement

Border Collie Herding the Family at Home

Why was Holly barking, heel nipping and unable to switch off? Border Collie Holly has several of the more difficult traits in Collies without work to do that I go to, bearing in mind that I only go to dogs that need help in some way.  This won’t represent the Read more

By Theo Stewart, 10 years ago May 22, 2026
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