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        <title>Reply to &#8220;Aggressive Behaviour from Rescue Pup&#8221;</title>
        <link>http://www.dogadvice.co.uk/discuss/dog-behaviour-tips/topic-99/page-1/?recent=115#post=115</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Hi,

It would definitely be a good idea to get help from a behaviourist as this is not something that is easy to rehabilitate on your own and anything suggested for you to try on your own could get you bitten.  Take care and stay safe.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;rescue Cocker Spaniel&#039;s odd behaviour&#8221;</title>
        <link>http://www.dogadvice.co.uk/discuss/dog-behaviour-tips/topic-100/page-1/?recent=114#post=114</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Hi,

It sounds like you've had a bit of a worrying time.  It's hard to know why the dog is showing aggression without reading body language, it could be dominant/territorial aggression or nervous aggression or it may be a rare condition known as Cocker Rage which is neurological.  I would suggest seeking advice from a behaviourist but make sure they see the behaviour before making a diagnosis.  Anyone who diagnoses and advises over the phone is not providing a thorough and true service.  Good luck - I'd love to hear how you get on.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;How can i get into my dog&#039;s mind?&#8221;</title>
        <link>http://www.dogadvice.co.uk/discuss/dog-behaviour-tips/topic-101/page-1/?recent=113#post=113</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Hi Josh,

This sounds like separation anxiety.  I don't like to diagnose behaviour without seeing it for myself but it wont hurt to try the following:

If your dog is the type that follows you around the house a lot encourage it to rest by taking it to it's bed and asking it to lay down.  If it keeps getting up to follow calmly take it back and try again. Be persistent with this as it will help to make your dog more secure.

Perform your usual routine to get ready to go out such as putting on shoes and a coat and then don't leave.  Calmly sit down and watch tv or read for a while before taking them off again.  Act completely normal, ignore any anxious behaviour and only pet the dog when it is calm.

Take a few minutes as many times a day as you can to go to the door and touch it.  Then, as your dog gets used to this and stays calm, start to open and close the door.  The next step is to go outside for a second and come back in and gradually increase the time you spend outside with out the dog.

I know this may seem a bit extensive but it has worked for many of my clients with anxious and insecure dogs who don't like to be alone.  It works by desensitising the dog to being separated from you and eventually the dog realises you always come back.

Try to make leaving and returning home as little of an issue as you can.  You can do this by ignoring the dog for the time it takes to put on your shoes and coat or take them off on returning, helping the dog to see it's not a big deal. Always stay calm and try not to rush.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;Does my Border Collie suffer from Autism?&#8221;</title>
        <link>http://www.dogadvice.co.uk/discuss/dog-behaviour-tips/topic-104/page-1/?recent=112#post=112</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Have you tried making his name the best word in the world through reward based training?  Apologies if you have but if not try the following: A good way to teach a dog to pay attention is to reward them every time you say their name.  If he has a favourite food such as cheese or a favourite toy he may start to look at you when you call him if you give him this as soon as he looks at you.  If he wont look at you in the beginning give it to him anyway but after a few repetitions of saying his name and rewarding him start to say his name and then wait for him to look at you before giving the reward.  Hope this helps!]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;New Habits since moving&#8221;</title>
        <link>http://www.dogadvice.co.uk/discuss/dog-behaviour-tips/topic-102/page-1/?recent=111#post=111</link>
        <description><![CDATA[It sounds like your dog may be suffering from separation anxiety.  This can be triggered by a house move and can be caused by the dog being dominant over the owner which you have described.  If she follows you around the house a lot, protests when you get ready to go out and chews or toilets in the house when you are not present it is likely that separation anxiety is the problem.  
Another possibility is that she may be displaying dominance and attention seeking by marking and chewing due to the addition of your boyfriend into your "pack."
I'm not keen on diagnosing behavioural problems without seeing the behaviour first so I would advise calling a dog behaviourist in to assess her.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;New Habits since moving&#8221;</title>
        <link>http://www.dogadvice.co.uk/discuss/dog-behaviour-tips/topic-102/page-1/?recent=111#post=110</link>
        <description><![CDATA[It sounds like your dog may be suffering from separation anxiety.  This can be triggered by a house move and can be caused by the dog being dominant over the owner which you have described.  If she follows you around the house a lot, protests when you get ready to go out and chews or toilets in the house when you are not present it is likely that separation anxiety is the problem.  I'm not keen on diagnosing behavioural problems without seeing the behaviour first so I would advise calling a dog behaviourist in to assess her.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
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