Dogs can be overly reactive to any element in their environment. They may growl, lunge and bark as a response to specific triggers. Excessive reactivity may stem from a traumatic experience, a lack of social interaction or their genetic make-up. It can be difficult to handle highly reactive dogs, because they tend to behave inappropriately
Dog Harmony, North West England’s leading dog trainer and behaviourist, recently held two very special events for local dog owners. These events, which were described by many dog owners as life changing, were created to help people build a stronger relationship with their dogs and to give them the tools they need to manage them
Of the 21 different types of aggression in dogs, fear aggression is the most common. It is so common, in fact, that some dog owners mistake it for dominance aggression. And, while each form of aggression must be treated differently, diagnosing the type of aggression your dog is displaying is important. What is fear aggression
If your dog is showing signs of having fear of aggressive behaviour issues, the best way to deal with it is to contact a professional dog behaviour specialist right away. That way, both you and your dog can get the help he needs to be a happy, playful pup again. There are some things that
Is your dog having a much more difficult time than normal doing the things he has always been able to? Does it seem like he is ignoring you more and more frequently throughout the day? Before you chalk your dog’s actions up to a problematic behavioural issue, there is something that owners of older dogs
One issue that many dog owners struggle with is separation anxiety. Every time they leave the house, even if it is just to take out the trash, their dog suddenly feels isolated, stressed and abandoned. Separation anxiety behaviour such as this poses a serious problem as the pet might begin damaging property or harming itself.
Whether you are a trainer, owner or someone who works around dogs, eventually, you will experience a dog that is like no other. This dog does what it wants, when it wants and it doesn’t have a problem showing his dominance among other dogs and people alike. While there is nothing wrong with this dog,
Shocking data reveals dogs are dying over 10% sooner than they did 10 years ago. What is going on! This is a serious issue. With such advancements in veterinary & medical care, why are our dogs’ lifespans shorter than they used to be? I’ll delve into the 3 major reasons we are observing this worrying
My Dog Appears to be Guarding Me and it Makes Him Look Aggressive…. Why? The short answer is they are trying to protect you. The bigger question is, why? This is a common situation many of my clients face and ask me about. Over-protective behaviour occurs frequently, and odds are, you will have experienced this
This post may be somewhat polarising but I feel I must write down these thoughts as they are close to my heart. In my opinion, there is a malicious entity pervading the dog training world. This is not a physical thing but instead, an idea; an idea which has proven surprisingly hard to quash. It
Over 3,000 dogs are put down in the UK every year. Fact. A terribly sad, but unfortunately true statement. Dogs are being surrendered to kennels or abandoned as strays because their behaviour is dangerous, stressful or simply too hard to manage. ‘With such stellar advances in dog training techniques, tracking technologies and an increased understanding
Fear aggression is a very common problem, so the first step towards successfully helping an aggressive dog is to determine whether he is scared or aggressive. Fear Aggression Fear and anxiety-related aggression is among the most common behavioural issues I see in domestic dogs. Sometimes, these problems are genetic. In most cases, however, they were
I am often asked by clients is why dogs bite. While this partly depends on individual situations, the most common reasons for dogs to start getting aggressive and bite are dominance and fear. Why Dogs Start Biting I recently received a call from a woman whose dog had bitten a friend in the face. She
Providing regular exercise is one of the many responsibilities owning a dog brings with it. Here is why dogs must have exercise. Why Dogs Must Have Exercise When dogs are left in the house or back garden, day after day, all day long, they do tend to go a little “mad” and can start displaying
Want a dog but don’t really have the time to deal with the daily needs of a dog – let alone those of a puppy? Today’s hectic lifestyles mean for many of us, adopting older dogs could be the perfect solution… The Problem with Owning a Dog As wonderful and exciting as having a furry
Dogs and the fine art of discipline: Consistent rules, boundaries and discipline are imperative for any leader/follower relationship to function properly. Lack of such rules, boundaries and discipline can all too easily end in chaotic behaviour – and sometimes it takes a dog to let us know what’s wrong… Discipline is a Fine Art Whether
