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

If your dog has been displaying a bad attitude, whether by fighting or though aggressive behaviour, here’s some advice that will help solve the problem. Hopefully, it’ll save your sanity too!

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We have 3 castrated, male Boerboel dogs which have recently started fighting for no reason. They have always been gentle with the family - especially the kids who can do anything to them.  What is worrying me is they may turn on us next! Are we at risk?
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When fully grown cats are thrown together, there is bound to be aggression and fighting. Tanja is having that problem, as her three cats have moved into a house with another cat and are now terrorizing him. Can Glynne help her out? Continue Reading

It’s a very good thing to take your dog for a daily walk because it gives him something to look forward to, blows away the cobwebs and it’s mentally and physically good for both of you. But it’s a very bad thing to go for a walk where there is a chance you could be the victim of a vicious dog attack. Continue Reading

If more people understood animal hierarchy, there would be less aggression, less fighting, less blood spilt, fewer lives lost and certainly less dough spent on panel beating and repairs.
Trouble is, we humans often think we know better and interfere with the natural animal hierarchy which is written in stone and cannot be changed no matter how clever we think we are.  And yes, I have read all the important books and scientific papers on the subject of animal behaviour. Continue Reading

In pack fighting amongst one’s own dogs is probably just as distressing as fighting amongst one’s children! After all we love them equally, treat them equally and often believe the reason for their aggression is to spite us. Well, it may be true about kids … but it’s certainly not true about dogs because the reason is usually good old, self preservation! Continue Reading

Erna needs some help concerning her two kittens - they are always fighting! She would like to know how to make them better friends. Continue Reading

 Angela has started feeding her dogs on an raw food diet, as recommended by Glynne. She now wants to know if raw meat will increase her Staffies’ aggressiveness, as they have been attacking each other lately.  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

I’ve chosen a few questions regarding aggressive behaviour and dominance which I hope will help with your specific problems.

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We have just purchased a highly pedigreed Bull Mastiff puppy who we have named Rocky after you know who. He’s now 10 weeks old and a great little guy, except if we try and take his toys away or make him wait for his dinner. He actually bites hard and has drawn blood several times with his sharp little teeth.  Seems to me he has a bad temper but the breeder says it’s just because he’s a pup and will grow out of the problem. What is your opinion?
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