Understand your dog

Understanding common dog problems and how to solve them.

How can I stop my dog rolling in poo?
Does your dog tend to roll in poo when you take him out for a walk? Elizabeth Kershaw explains why...
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Why is my dog scared of cars?
Elizabeth Kershaw offers her advice to one of our readers whose dog is frightened of passing traffic. If you're…
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Why does my dog hate motorbikes?
Do you find that your dog's behaviour changes when a motorbike passes him while out on a walk? This is probably because…
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How can I cure my dog's food aggression?
Elizabeth Kershaw offers some tips on how to stop your dog being aggressive during mealtimes...
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Why is my dog being destructive?
Dogs can be destructive for many reasons, including boredom and loneliness. In most cases, dog's don't like not being…
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Why is my dog possessive?
Why is my dog possessive? Possessive aggression should always be taken seriously, in any dog - not least because of the…
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Why do dogs chase their tails?
Why do dogs chase their tails? Behaviourist Claire Arrowsmith explains why dogs chase their tails, and how to discourage…
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Why is my dog chewing everything?
Why is my dog chewing everything? Behaviourist Claire Arrowsmith explains the reasons why your adolescent dog might be…
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Discouraging mounting behaviour
Mounting behaviour often creates a lot of embarrassment and concern but it is something that most young dogs attempt…
Understand your dog