WAG THE DOG

SHOWDOGS proudly introduces Shannon McKay, an accredited (ABC of SA) Animal Behaviour Consultant who will be answering your questions on your dog's unfathomable behaviour.

This is how it works. Please respect the rules, since no flaming will be tolerated.

~ Send your query to Shannon, stating the circumstances of the problem as clearly as possible.

~ Shannon will provide an answer to the mail through this column, ie. the question and the answer will be published to provide interest for readers who may experience similar situations.

~ You must provide your real name AND a pseudonym in your e-mail.

~ Neither your real name nor your e-mail address will be published in this column - to address your query, Shannon will use your chosen pseudonym.

PLEASE NOTE: Questions submitted without your real name will not be answered.

 

* RECIPE: Shannon's Liver treats

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

[Write to Shannon]

1. Problem: Incessant barking
2. Problem: Terrier aggression
3. Problem: Seasons and breeding
4. Problem: Nipping the children
5. Problem: Coprophagia
6. Problem: Puppy aggression
7. Problem: Best timing to buy a puppy
8. Problem: Pulling on a lead
9. Problem: Food aggression
10. Problem: Early socialisation vs isolation
11. Problem: Picky eaters
12. Problem: Right time to leave the nest
13. Problem: Acute destructive behaviour
14. Problem: Excessive drooling
15. Problem: Brontophobia - fear of thunder
16. Problem: Attack-related Aggression
17. Problem: Sudden hair loss
18. Problem: Selecting the right breed
19. Problem: Shadow and light chasing
20. Problem: Fear of strangers
21. Problem: Should I get a dog at all?
22. Problem: Fear of judges
23. Problem: Choosing the right dog
24. Problem: Chewing
25. Problem: Distracted obedience dog

 


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