Benjie is a big barker for attention. Bella is a guarder – she guards resources from Benjie. Following some fights where the lady has been bitten when splitting them up, they can’t be left with toys or chews any more.
The baby is held high, out of his reach, and this merely makes Danny want to jump up to get to him. This then leads to Danny being told off and pushed away.
At the time of the first incident the family were there including young children. Dolly suddenly roared and leapt on Flossie, grabbing her by the throat. So much noise and panic ensued that neighbours down the road were asking what happened.
Does your dog stay permanently wound up, no matter how much exercise he gets? Excitable Ollie just kept on going! Pacing, rushing about, panting, drinking, wanting to go out, clamouring for attention, chewing……. Being excitable may be an emotion and part of a dog’s personality – but it can be Read more
If our dog doesn’t find us sufficiently relevant so doesn’t listen to us at home, then it’s not reasonable to expect him to come to us in a field full of smells and little animals to chase.
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
Considering they have eleven dogs – a mix of various Springer, Cockers, Poodles and Cockerpoos all age under the age of six, these dogs are a tribute to their owners. The lady is a groomer and the dogs are gorgeous. A full-time job.
It isn’t surprising, however, that with those numbers there are a few issues.
Why would a loving dog suddenly fly into a frenzied attack on the people she loves? This is beautiful ten-year-old Springer Bracken when we first sat down and before the lady wanted to move from her chair. It is hard to believe that this dog, about half an hour later, Read more
Why does a dog suddenly start barking throughout every car journey? Fifteen month old Archie is a puzzle. In most areas of his life he is the ideal dog, and his humans are the ideal owners. There may be a little bit of doing too much of what Archie wants Read more
Why does a dog come when it suits them but ignore you when it really matters? Henry is a wonderful two-year-old Springer with a mind of his own. Catch me if you can If the call him in from the garden, he knows when it’s important and when it’s not. Read more