Just over five years ago, I rescued a dog. The dog was being very aggressive over possessions such as their toys. I now know that it is called “resource guarding.” There had been many confrontations and bites but she had yet to break the skin. The family couldn’t cope with the dog any more because …
Dogs howl. Sometimes, they howl at the moon, sometimes it’s the twilight bark (101 Dalmatians, anyone?), and sometimes, they howl when you howl. Why, though? Is it because they’re descended from wolves? Maybe your little Bruiser yearns back to the days when his ancestors ran wild in the hills. So, while he’s stuck being a …
Make no mistake, marriage can be stressful. Sharing your life with another person means making compromises, especially when it comes to your dog. It’s important to remember that even though you might be a die-hard dog lover, your spouse might not be swept off their feet by the charm of a four-legged companion. So what …
Everyone knows that dogs are man’s best friend. We love our dogs, and they love us back! However, even these good relationships can sometimes have conflict. Obedience is something you need to instil in your dog, and this can be a challenge for many owners. A dog that won’t listen and creates trouble can be …
Getting a dog is a great responsibility. You commit to taking care of that little fur ball for the rest of his life, and, if you want that to be a happy life, you need to train him well from an early age. If you live in the US or the UK, you must have …
Are you wondering why your dog growls when tired? Is it a sign of aggression? I brought my dog home when he was about 3 months old. He is, indeed, a bundle of joy. I like petting him whenever I get a chance, and that’s many times a day! But one thing that I did …
Perhaps you are visiting this page because you are one of many of us who are sitting at home listening to a dog barking non stop and one of the nicer questions that goes through our mind is, do dogs ever get tired of barking? Or perhaps you are a dog owner who has just …
Have you just noticed that your not so charming dog is startling your beautiful baby when they bark? Has it got to the point where you can’t tolerate the yapping any longer? Well in this article I look at how noisy our homes are and how precious a baby’s hearing is. Let’s start with our …
There are dogs that like being picked up and being close to the owners, other dogs seem to be especially adverse to that behavior, but there might be some underlying issues you need to consider if your dog is being aggressive when you pick him up. In this article, we will discuss everything you need …
Has your family just been blessed by the addition of a new puppy? Are they the most adorable thing ever, a happy bundle of loving fur, until they get tired or are disturbed in their sleep? Does a switch seem to flip turning your puppy from cute to aggressive? One of our dogs (Sylvie) as …
