Why do so many puppies hear “No!” all day long without really understanding what we want instead? We get a new puppy with the belief that it must fit in with our family life. He must learn what is acceptable right from the start. This sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? What Read more
There have now been about five episodes where he has snapped at someone – including a person who insisted on touching him when they were out, a neighbour and a friend. They were all people who reached out to touch him when he didn’t want to be touched. The little dog had made it clear.
How much can a young dog’s first season and changing hormones affect behaviour at home? When I knocked on the door there was no barking and I wondered whether I had arrived at to the wrong house! I was greeted by two very friendly and curious German Shepherds, one of Read more
I go to a great number of German Shepherds in particular that behave in an aggressive to callers coming into their homes. I believe one very big part of it starts in early puppyhood. These dogs in particular need early accustoming to plenty of people (and dogs) from about six weeks of age.
Why does five-month-old Archie still toilet indoors, sometimes straight after being outside? I went to another toilet training issue today. The first eight to twelve weeks in a puppy’s development are so important – including toilet training. Archie is a 5-month old Chocolate Labrador who lives with Lizzie, a 6-month Read more