barking
Freezing on Walks: Giving a Nervous Dog Freedom of Choice
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
Why has this Bulldog lost his enthusiasm for life? 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 Read more
Fear
Reluctant to Walk Beyond the Close: Giving Oscar Freedom and Choice
Oscar has been reluctant to walk away from home for most of his life, so it will be a habit too. Just something he does. We need to break it.
Cocker Spaniel
Building a Reliable Routine so Bella Can Feel Secure
Why was Bella becoming over-attached and unable to cope with change? 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 Read more
bangs
PTSD-Like Trauma After a Firework in a Sensitive Rough Collie
How did one firework cause such severe fear in Laddie? 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 Read more
Fear
Traumatised by Thunder: Jessie Now Refuses to 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 – When a Dog Doesn’t Feel Safe Outside
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 Bulldog Is Scared of Almost Everything
What can you do when a young dog is so frightened of everyday life that he has to be pushed outside and rushes to the car for safety? The British Bulldog is only seven months old and is scared of everything. He’s also very brave. Facing fears takes a lot Read more