Understand your dog
Understanding common dog problems and how to solve them.
What are the common signs of stress or anxiety in dogs?
This is a great question, because the common initial signs of stress or anxiety are easily, and therefore often,…
What is making my dog stressed?
Living in the human world can be confusing and difficult, this causing stress for many of our dogs, but there are ways…
What causes over-arousal in dogs?
You may have heard trainers and behaviourists talk about arousal or over-arousal in dogs. But what is it, and what can…
Why is my dog keeping me awake at night?
As a behaviourist, I often get calls about disturbed sleep. Sleep deprivation is devastating and dangerous for both…
Giving your dog the freedom of choice
When we talk of giving a dog a choice about whether he engages with us or not, and how he does this, we need to bear in…
Is my dog fearful or frustrated.
A reader asks why her dog is aggressive towards other dogs he doesn't know.
Why is my dog competing for attention?
A reader worries about how her dog reacts to other people's dogs when socialising. Your Dog expert Tony Cruse advises.
A guide to having guests
A reader asks for advice on how to keep her cross-breed dog calm during a family visit.
Insecure or easy going
Dogs’ personalities vary, but are they born, made, or something in-between? Carol Price advises.