This concerned pet owner has a female dog who is apparently scared of children. The moment they start running around and being loud, she gets nervous and attempts to bite them - this is very strange behaviour. With a new toddler soon to be around, how can her owner put a stop to this? Continue Reading
Archive for the 'Dog Behavior' Category
Jennifer owns a Alaskan Malamute and a new Bloodhound. Unfortunately, the older dog and the puppy don’t get along - the puppy gets bitten and snapped at. How can this be stopped? Continue Reading
Emily’s Labrador dog has a very bad habit - destroying her bedroom when left unattended. Whats causing this? How can it be fixed? Continue Reading
This dog owner is concerned over his Cocker Spaniel’s behaviour. It seems as if she has a vision problem, because she chases invisible “bugs. Is this the case, or is it something else entirely? Continue Reading
Joyce’s spaniel has been displaying obsessive behaviour. He wants to play fetch all day long. What does Glynne have to say about this dog’s obsession? Continue Reading
Lisa’s female dog is very afraid of thunderstorms and becomes very anxious at the loud noises involved. What is the best course of action she can take to ease her dog’s fears. Continue Reading
Victor’s dog is terrified of the gardener. There are no obvious reasons as to why this should be. What is Glynne’s take on the situation? Continue Reading
Recently I had a spate of aggression and hyperactivity cases - not only involving dogs but also cats and a parrot too. It’s funny how specific behaviour seems to go in runs. Maybe I should check the calendar which might just hold the answer. After all, the moon does influence the tides, and the tides influence sea life, there is no question about that, but scientists have also discovered oysters for example, even if taken many miles away from their ocean homes, reacted to specific phases of the moon. Continue Reading
Amber’s two dogs, one bigger and the other smaller, have started attacking each other when barking at the gate. How can she stop this destructive behaviour without compromising her security? Continue Reading
My mail box is always full of complaints about barking dogs from neighbours…. on both sides of the fence.And I can understand why folks get so hot under their collars, because incessant barking often results in sleep deprivation which can lead to all sorts of medical problems like high blood pressure, heart attacks and nervous breakdowns …which in turn lead to job loses, poverty and starvation. Also synonymous with unyielding yapping is rage - sometimes with terminal results at the end of a barrel as sadly occurred awhile back. So barking dogs are not only a menace, but threatening our very lives as well. Continue Reading