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.
In their efforts to get some peace and to calm their one-year-old Border Collie Paddy, they have done the very opposite to what I would do myself.
Like many people do when troubled by their dog, the lovely young couple have cast about, trying all different things. None work.
Misguidedly, they have taken away from him the very things he needs to vent his arousal. He needs much more to do, not less.
The other day, seemingly with no provocation at all. The lady was by herself and both dogs were asleep on the floor.
With no warning, Harry suddenly attacked their other Shepherd.
Lupo may bite if a hand comes out to him to touch him. He may bite while being brushed. He bites if on a person’s lap and another reaches out to touch him. While being stroked he may bite, even if it seems he has initiated the stroking in the first place. He has bitten around food.
A short while ago the stressful walks came to a head when he saw a smaller dog appear and ‘suddenly’ charged at it.
Unless all is still and quiet, Amber can’t settle.
The smallest thing prompts a compulsive sequence of chasing shadows, digging the floor or licking the carpet. She won’t leave their other dog alone.
The two females have had several minor fallouts over the past year, but during the last few weeks things have escalated with the two dogs fighting in ernest. Three big fights in three days. Blood has been drawn and the owners injured splitting them up. Once this door is opened Read more
Cocker Spaniel Archie’s barking at me was erratic and a little puzzling. As soon as Archie was let out of the sitting room to where I was in the hallway, he was barking at me loudly, jumping up at me and although I was aware of his mouth he stopped short Read more
We love perky, bright and quick little dogs but because they are so reactive to things their stress levels easily rocket. This high state of arousal spreads tentacles that can adversely affect many areas of the dogs’ (and their owners’) lives.
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.