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Aggression

The Sweet, Gentle Dog Nipped a Young Child

Her dislike of being touched  or cornered by little children started a year ago when the neighbour’s one-year-old child kept grabbing her ears. Luna had enough and eventually snapped. She had found it the only way to make the child stop.

By Theo Stewart, 3 years ago February 13, 2026
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.

By Theo Stewart, 11 years ago June 9, 2026
Behaviour and Training

Show Cocker Spaniel With a New Home

Lexie is eighteen months old. It seems that the show dog didn’t have a normal home life. Her new family of six picked her up about four weeks ago, and it became evident that apart from ring craft she hadn’t been for walks – with traffic, people and dogs, nor Read more

By Theo Stewart, 15 years ago March 24, 2024
Aggression

Doesn’t Like the Little Girl Cuddling Him

Poor Max gave her all the warning signals he could – from freezing, grumbling to a brief lip curl, but she either didn’t notice or ignored them. Her mother and grandparents had to watch and nag constantly, but in an unguarded moment last week he snapped.

By Theo Stewart, 15 years ago March 3, 2024
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