Your Questions: My Dogs Are Hyper-Active At Home

Jim,
We have two dogs that need help. We have a 2-year-old male poodle that we brought with us when we relocated last November and a Jack Russell we rescued in March. Each dogs has separate issues.

Our poodle has a fixation light that shines through the windows early morning and late in the evening. He chases the light and barks. He also chases light reflected from the TV running and barking wildly. He attended puppy preschool and has learned basic commands like sit, stay, …

I have worked with many clients seeking a cure for their aggressive dogs. Their questions are usually the same:

Can you fix it?
What do I have to do?
How long will it take?

Can you fix it?

As much as all clients want their dog to be friendly towards all other dogs, the reality is, not every dog that is reactive with aggressive tendencies can be rehabilitated.

Here are a range of results:

Complete rehabilitation and a resumed and relaxed ease around dogs.
A controlled, on leash, tolerance to a certain closeness to other dogs on walks, …

Bring your 4-leggers, bring the 2-leggers and definitely bring the cameras because you are going to want to capture this for posterity! On Sunday, August 15, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Bayou City Outdoors & Archway Gallery, located at 2305 Dunlavy, presents Picasso’s by Paws, a fundraiser for Houston SNAP (Spay-Neuter Assistance Program). We’ll be assisting all the dogs in bringing out their inner Picasso with safe water based paints and canvases.

When dogs are anxious, many people innocently begin to try to calm or soothe them by petting their dog. Although this may seem the proper reaction, it actually enforces the anxiety. Your words, voice and attention actually make the dog feel that being anxious is okay.

So, how do you avoid this, and help your dog become a relaxed, happy dog? The best solution is to reward your dog for being relaxed. When he is relaxed and you reward him with a treat, or perhaps a favorite toy, the more they …

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