This Q&A deals with an old Maltese poodle who has developed some strange behaviour after returning from the kennels. He barks non-stop throughout the night. Continue Reading

Many dog owners have to deal with the very serious problem of aggression. Odette would like to know how to make her dog less aggressive, as well as how to control his barking. Continue Reading

Most male dogs which are brought to me for help with behaviour problems have already been castrated. Now that should be a clue! In fact, I can’t understand why removing testicles would stop digging, chewing, destruction, eating faeces, barking incessantly, fighting, aggression, separation anxiety, pica, obsessive behaviours, self-mutilation or  tail chasing?! In fact, there are many consequences of castration, especially if it is a decision that has not been carefully thought through. Continue Reading

Out of control barking is a problem for many dog owners. Natasha wants to know how to stop her Dachshunds from running out and barking at cats. Continue Reading

This is a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of a natural diet for your dog instead of a processed one. The pet owner is also concerned about the bad behaviour of her male Staffie dog. Continue Reading

This owner has a very old Jack Russel cross toy pom who is suffering from deteriorating eyesight. She wants to know how to stop her dog from barking all day while she isn’t home, since they are moving  to a complex that does not tolerate excessive noise. Continue Reading

If your dog had two wishes, what do you think they would be? Well, the truth is, a full tummy…. and to be with you of course. For every animal on this planet, including humans, the number one survival requirement is food. And we just don’t get it.  So, the purpose of this post is to tell you how your dog feels about food - why he loves it, why he can’t seem to get enough, and what to do about it. Continue Reading

Nothing raises peoples hackles faster than dogs and their barking incessantly. So, if you are an insomniac neighbour or a ’selectively deaf’ dog owner, this one’s for you. Listen up, because nuisance barking can be prevented and stopped, no matter what you’ve been told. Here’s how to cure incessant barking.

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