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
Dog Bites When Suddenly Woken
Why would a loving little dog suddenly fly at someone when woken or disturbed? 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 Read more
biting or nipping
Frustration Redirected onto the Nearest Human
Why was little Pepper biting his owner when he saw another dog? 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 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
Helping a New Puppy Settle While Introducing Two Resident Dogs
How do you help a new puppy settle in when there are already dogs living next door? 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 Read more
arousal, excitement
Why the Shih Tzu Started Snapping at Children
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 Affect Their Young Dog’s Confidence
How can they help the young dog not to be reactive after repeated aggressive encounters with other 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 Read more
dog and children or child
Everything Is Too Much for this New Puppy
How can too much handling, excitement and attention overwhelm a young 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 Read more