When Betty panics at the sight of other dogs while on lead, is she being difficult — or simply trying to keep herself safe when she feels trapped? Betty is a mixed breed looking very like a larger Border Terrier, seven months old. She has only been in the country Read more
When we have a very fearful dog it’s hard not to get sucked in and try too hard. I feel they are doing this with trying to get Rosie to eat and with pushing her to be friendly to friends and relatives. This only adds pressure.
Why would a gentle rescue Bulldog react aggressively to other dogs when out on walks? Just look at this dog! Isn’t she wonderful? Billie is a four-year-old Aylestone Bulldog and they have had her for six weeks. Previous to this she had been used as a breeding bitch and ended 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
How do you prepare an older dog who dislikes other dogs for the arrival of a new puppy? Chocolate Labrador Coco is ten years old now and they are getting a new puppy, a Chocolate Labrador puppy, in a few weeks’ time. Other dogs The owners readily admit they didn’t Read more
I was called because they no longer take her for walks due to her ‘aggression’ towards other dogs. This I’m sure is due to terror. She nearly strangles herself lunging at them.
Who knows what his past life consisted off. His extreme reactivity to all other dogs suggests that he didn’t have good experiences in the past. As soon as he sees any dog his hackles rise, he lunges and he barks. His defensive behaviour may attract the attention of off-lead dogs and if they approach him it is a nightmare