Reactive Dogs
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 adivce given is often dangerous and leads to an increase in aggression when techniques are implemented. So, are Cockapoos…
Read MoreResource Guarding – what can you ask your breeder to do?
Resource Guarding in Dogs Posted on 12th February 2024 Puppies can learn to resource guard from as early as 4 weeks old when they are weaning and fully mobile. We know that puppies raised in poor conditions such as puppy farms or dirty environments are more likely to develop resource guarding behaviours. Poor conditions make…
Read MoreHelp! My dog is aggressive at the vets
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…
Read MoreWhy is my Dog Resource Guarding their Favourite Human Being
Why is my Dog Resource Guarding their Favourite Human Being? Posted on 11th April 2024 Dogs often exhibit behaviours that are confusing for owners and find us asking if our dog is being possessive or protective of us? In this blog, we’ll delve into why dogs may exhibit this behaviour, what it looks like, and…
Read MoreResource Guarding in Dogs
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…
Read MoreWhy does my dog bark so much?
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…
Read MoreWhat about punishment in dog training?
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…
Read MoreSuccess Stories : In house fighting
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…
Read MoreUnderstanding puppy biting : a guide for new owners
Puppy biting : A guide for new owners Posted on 1st August 2023 Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting yet terrifying time. Often the visions of cuddling up with your new bundle of fluff go out of the window as your puppy turns into a land shark! Puppy biting is a normal…
Read MoreCan we prevent aggression in dogs?
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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