Understanding Aggression in Dogs

There have been many stories in the news lately about police shooting dogs because they have perceived them as being aggressive. Now, what do they perceive as aggressive? Far too often, it’s simply the dog’s breed. Anything that is big or looks like a staffi is...
Izzy

Izzy

                            Izzy after a walk with June lying in the shade.     Hi Yvonne   As you know Izzy was a problem to take for a walk, pulling, taking no notice, just generally taking June for a walk.  We then saw your story in the paper and heard through word...

Max the Lurcher

TO YVONNE THE FEMALE DOG WHISPERER:  Germanic name, originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element iv meaning “yew”. Alternative theories suggest that it may in fact be derived from a cognate Celtic element. This was the name of...

Why Dogs Eat Grass — and How to Prevent It

Dogs eating grass is a common behaviour that baffles many dog owners. In fact, one survey found that grass is the most commonly eaten plant by dogs. But why do they do it? Here’s the truth: NO ONE REALLY KNOWS. It’s likely there’s not one simple answer. Different dogs...