Why does a dog feel unsafe and react when she feels trapped on a lead? 15-month-old Bella came over to this country from Romania. Wire Hair Fox Terrier’s history included being abandoned at about 12 weeks old beside a road. She was then in a Romanian compound before coming to Read more
When Sooty barks, jumps and nips other dogs off lead, is it playful roughness — or a sign of anxiety and over-arousal? In what the man interprets as rough play, Cocker Spaniel Sooty barks at dogs, jumping up and nipping their faces. He also goes for their feet. Is it Read more
Are sudden aggressive outbursts in dogs really unpredictable — or are the warning signs simply being missed? I met a sweet little 11-month-old working Cocker Spaniel who greeted me at the door and promptly lay on his back. This was the first point where I felt his family may be Read more
Why can former street dogs cope beautifully at home – yet struggle more and more when out on walks? Rocky and Flossie were born on the streets in a small coastal town in Bulgaria around two years ago from mothers also born on the streets. For the past year or so they Read more
Duke, the puppies’ father, and Princess, both three years old, had the wrong start in life. Duke was in a barn and then not taken out until five months old which left a big gap in his vital socialisation. Princess had been left alone for hours and was beaten for destroying things.
Why would a friendly, well-socialised Labrador suddenly start biting people almost without warning? Bruce he has now bitten four people. The 3-year-old Golden Labrador was a friendly and well socialised dog up until about 9 months ago when things started to change. He lives with a couple and their other Read more
Why would a former street dog become reactive only after being put on lead? Two of these little dogs had been fending for themselves on the streets of Romania, roaming free. The two girls, black and white Bonnie with little terrier Elma, were probably abandoned pets. The lady is an Read more
Why is Holly reactive to other dogs on lead but fine off lead? Holly is a German Shepherd with an impressive pedigree of champions – and with very big ears! A beautiful girl. She has been well trained by careful and caring owners. Reactive I was called in to see Read more