Why does Momo become mischievous and over-excited in the evening after being peaceful all day? It is very common for the dog’s arousal levels to build up during the day and peak in the evening What is strange in this case is that Momo is calm all day. She lies Read more
The adolescent Benji will steal anything he can find from table, shelves or floor. He runs of with it or destroys it. This leads predictably to a chase with Benji cornered. He may then become aggressive when they try to get the item off him.
The problem with trying to ‘discipline’ an unruly dog is that it’s all about preventing the dog from doing unwanted things in a ‘disciplinarian’ sort of way which implies being confrontational. A confrontational approach can generate an aggressive response in a strong-minded dog. ‘Discipline’ does not teach the desired, other, preferred behaviours.
Why would the friendly Labrador puppy become aggressive and wildly over-aroused whenever it’s mealtime? Millie is a gorgeous five-and-a-half month old Labrador of working stock. Apart from some jumping up, she really was the model dog when I was there, biddable and affectionate. She has a lovely family who do Read more
When I say ‘out of control’, I don’t mean Gizmo needs more ‘being under control’. The six-month-old Dalmatian needs more self-control. This is impossible when he is bored stiff and unfulfilled and when his antics are what gets him the craved-for action. Craving for action I go to so many Read more
There is one word that best describes delightful one-year-old Cockapoo Joe – unruly! He is clever, affectionate and dearly loved. A lot of time and effort is spent on him while his owners do their very best for him in every way they know how. Confrontational tactics Using confrontational tactics Read more
She is not a naughty dog. She is a BORED dog.
The family is on the back foot, trying to ‘field’ the things that Willow throws at them rather than themselves being proactive. She is a clever, working dog with insufficient appropriate stimulation so she is constantly finding ways to fulfil herself. She spends quite bit of time in the ‘naughty’ room.
Barney is a wonderful adolescent Flat Coated Retriever. His family are first-time dog owners and, like many inexperienced people, getting a puppy they make assumptions. Assumptions regarding their puppy’s needs based on their own human perceptions of what an adult person might need. Barney’s needs Comparing the 7-month-old dog to Read more
Sometimes there has to be a trade-off between what people want of their dog and what they are prepared to do to get it! 6-month-old Bassett/Welsh Foxhound Merlin is hilarious. What a face! He has a wonderful personality – he’s affectionate, friendly, playful…….and deliberately ‘naughty’! Nicking tools His ‘crimes’ are Read more
Fourteen-month-old Jack is a good natured, affectionate and very energetic young Cocker Spaniel – and I know what that’s like with my own Working Cocker, Pickle! However Jack does have a problem and it is getting worse. He steals something and then run off with it, hiding under the kitchen Read more