Aggression
Blue Merle Sheltie Only Feels Safe Indoors
Eight-year-old Robbie spent the first seven and a half years of his life never outside a utility room and garden, with virtually no human company.
barking
Upset and Scared Miniature Schnauzer
The puppies were upstairs in a bedroom. The family did not meet the mother dog. It’s obvious the puppies had little or no socialisation or encounters with everyday things, people or dogs outside that environment. Inadequate exposure to everyday life before eight weeks of age can contribute to a dog being temperamentally fragile.
Aggression
The Importance of Early Socialisation
When Miniature Schnauzer Bertie, now fourteen months old, was picked up at the breeder at eight weeks old. He was shaking with fear. This is not a good start. Already he should have experienced handling and play with by various different people, adults and children. He should have been introduced Read more
arousal, excitement
Start Off Puppy the Right Way
Jazz is an adorable Cavapoo. She is just thirteen weeks old. Her owners want to make sure things start off the right way, having had a very difficult time with their previous dog. Apart from advice regarding feeding, toilet training and walking, there is an even more important area if you Read more
Fear
Scared Labrador Pup Barks at People
Using force, pushing him into scary situations he’s not ready for and even using a spray collar for when he barks at people on walks as ‘a friend said’, will have the very opposite effect to what they want him to grow up to be. A relaxed, friendly and confident adult dog.
Fear
Shy German Shepherd
Sasha is very similar to my Milly in temperament. Both are German Shepherds and neither had the best start in life. Sasha was found dumped in a park in London at about 5 months old, and Milly was in a puppy farm until she was three months old. Neither had Read more