Are Cockapoos prone to resource guarding?

Are Cockapoos prone to resource guarding? Posted on 8th July 2024 Cockapoo forums and groups are full of questions about individual dogs who guard resources – food, toys, chews, space, their own bodies and people. The advice given is often dangerous and leads to an increase in aggression when techniques are implemented. So, are Cockapoos…

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Help! My dog is aggressive at the vets

Dog having ears cleaned on table at the vet

Help! My dog is aggressive at the vets Posted on 16th May 2024 It’s one of the biggest fears of a dog owner – that their dog is sick or injured and can’t be treated due to their level of aggression.  All dogs can become aggressive, no matter how placid they seem. They all have…

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Resource Guarding in Dogs

Cavapoo laying on floor, playful with mouth open

Resource Guarding in Dogs Posted on 12th February 2024 Have you ever got defensive when your friend wanted to share your food?  Did you ever shielded your test answers from someone who wanted to sneak a look?  Have you ever stopped eating or eaten faster when your partner asks, “what you eatin’?” You may even…

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Why does my dog bark so much?

Barking Chihuahua on a grass verge next to water

Why does my dog bark so much? Posted on 16th November 2023   Barking dogs! They can be a proper nuisance, can’t they? If your dog is barking out and about, it can be really embarrassing. My dog barked loudly in the middle of a Christmas carol concert once! Persistent barking in the home drives…

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What about punishment in dog training?

A Japanese Spitz sat on the sofa being told "no" by a human, a humans finger is signalling to the dog.

What about punishment in dog training? Posted on 28th September 2023   I’m going to admit it… there are times in my life when I get stressed and frustrated. Sometimes, these feelings make me withdraw and need time on my own and other times, you may find me a little snappy and sharp. This can…

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Success Stories : In house fighting

2 Golden Retrievers sitting together in a field in the sunshine

Success Stories : Fighting in the house Posted on 15th August 2023   Meet the boys! Monty and Max are 2 Golden Retrievers, both from a rescue abroad. Monty arrived last November and Max in June. The boys went for a walk and all seemed fine but on returning to the house, Monty attacked Max…

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Can we prevent aggression in dogs?

White and brown Jack Russell terrier dog growling and snarling with whale eye and ears pinned back at camera

Preventing Aggression in Dogs : is it possible? Posted on 21st June 2023   Aggression from dogs towards humans is on the increase. Since the pandemic, its the most common problem I see with my behaviour cases (used to be reactive dogs). Recent events in South Wales have shown an increase of dog attacks on…

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