barking
Giving her freedom of choice. She freezes.
Their current approach to her freezing on walks clearly isn’t working which, in itself, is a reason for doing things differently. Giving her choice.
Walks, walking and other dogs
Enthusiasm for Life is Missing
From the moment I walked in the door I was struck by how still and unresponsive Bulldog Buster was. He stood still and looked at me, in neither a friendly way nor an unfriendly way. Inscrutable. The lady in particular has been doing all she can to liven him up and Read more…
Cocker Spaniel
They will build reliable routine into her life so that she can feel secure
The RSPCA rescued Bella with her sister at nine months of age. After a brief stay in rescue kennels they were adopted together. Then a short while later she was re-homed with the young lady and gentleman I’m working with. This is her fourth ‘home’ in her short of life. Read more…
Fear
PTSD caused by one loud bang in mid-afternoon has ruined walks
Laddie has always been a sensitive dog but he loved going out, he loved his walks and he also was happy to meet people and most other dogs. That has now all changed. It took just one careless firework set off behind their fence in an afternoon to terrify the Read more…
Fear
Terrified. A couple of months ago she was traumatised by thunder. Now Jessie won’t walk.
Two months have gone by Jessie has become increasingly scared of going out on walks. Strangely, she happy to have her harness and lead on and looks eager at the door. She walks out a few steps until she gets to the car and then will go no further.
Cocker Spaniel
The two Cocker Spaniels now refuse to go out with the dog walker
Why do the two dogs refuse to go out with their new dog walker?
Fear
Won’t walk. Doesn’t feel safe. Not naughty.
It is vital with a dog that won’t walk not to force him. It’s never going to be simply stubbornness or being naughty. There will always be an underlying reason.
arousal, excitement
Stubborn or simply unmotivated?
Winston’s taxing behaviours are all symptoms of the same thing. I would call it mainly lack of motivation. He’s not being stubborn for the sake of it.
Acting ‘stubborn’ gets results. He is under-stimulated both mentally and physically.
Fear
Young dog scared of everything
The British Bulldog is only seven months old and is scared of everything. He’s also very brave. Facing fears takes a lot of courage. Fired up When I came to the door his flying all over me and humping was fuelled not only by friendliness but also by anxiety, I’m Read more…
Fear
Fear of sounds and won’t walk
Max’ new owners are, understandably, very concerned about getting him out on walks – for his own good – and their very concern will be exerting pressure on him. It’s very natural for any beings to resist pressure. The Border Collie needs exercise, stimulation and interest but any forcing him out will do a lot more harm than good.