Aggression
Snapping When Touched: Allowing Consent to a Young Shih Tzu
Indirectly they have taught Ekko to snap because it’s the only things that work. The result is that they back off or they put him down.
Aggression
As Alfie’s stress levels rise, his aggression towards the other dogs escalates.
Archie came from a home of domestic violence, was kicked and thrown against a wall.
It’s no wonder that when his stress levels rise, his insecurity increases.
Aggression
Angry when suddenly woken. He bites.
Diego is a cute and characterful Shih Tzu, two and a half years old. He lives with a young lady, her mother and her grandmother. Three generations. Angry? Diego? You wouldn’t believe it. Diego (what a great name) is the youngest lady’s dog. As she is out at work all Read more
biting or nipping
Attacks other dogs. Frustration Redirected on Nearest Human
The first few weeks of a dog’s life can have lifelong impact. Sally and Pepper are two adorable and friendly Shih Tzus, ages five and eighteen months respectively. They came from different breeders and this is reflected in their general confidence and sociability to other dogs. Sally is quite happy Read more
barking
Puppies’ Fear of Other Dogs
Other dogs have to be transformed into something the puppies feel happy to see. Force won’t do that.
Aggression
Welcoming the new puppy
They had picked up their new puppy, thirteen week old Maltese, Oakley, the day before I came. He now lives with a couple and their two young sons aged eleven and eight. About a month ago I had been to see the grandparents who live next door. The puppy lives Read more
arousal, excitement
Why did their dog bite a child?
Unaware of what the little dog was trying to tell him, he carried on touching her, so she now growled. Unfortunately he took no notice of that either. So, she snapped. The child recoiled and, bingo, Asha succeeded in what she had been trying to achieve from the start, which was to be left alone.
Aggression
Aggressive encounters with older dogs
Bear on the left is a 4-year-old mix of Jack Russell, Springer Spaniel and Shih Tzu. He lives with JR Nellie and an older Border Terrier. All three dogs are very friendly without being pushy and life would be fine if Bear could be trusted with other dogs when out Read more
dog and children or child
Things, especially the children, get too much for the new puppy
Dolly is an adorable, playful one-year-old ShihTzu with no problems at all – a really stable little dog. A week ago nine-week-old Bella joined the family. She is a Malshi, a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Maltese. As you can see on the right – absolutely adorable. The Read more