Dear Alecia, I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. I have 5 dogs: 3 German shepherds, a border collie and a Sheltie. My female shepherd and Female collie have had a few fights (no more then 8) in the 5 years they have been together, usually over food but …
Dear Alecia, I have a dog who is selectively aggressive. When inside the home and he knows the person, well, he is friendly (but jumps). Outside the house, everyone is typically an enemy; all dogs except our other dog, are a target. Constant barking, biting, and growling. Any advice? (Putting him down is not an …
Dear Alecia, I bought a dog from a breeder (7 months old now) and had no idea that it has a pretty good case of separation anxiety. I have been working with this dog for over a month, with behavioral modification, desensitizing and obedience training. This is all going on with the assistance of vet …
Dear Alecia, Our dog Maya, a 2-year old Bali dog, attacked a 6-year-old child this morning who was playing in our yard (his father is our gardener). She jumped up on him, arms on his shoulders, and bit his face and neck. Not a bad bite, but blood was drawn and clearly the kid was …
We love sharing our home with multiple dogs–but, if you do, you know that there is a chance for relationship issues between the dogs. Today dog trainer Alecia Evans looks at how to help in two different situations. Both readers have added a new dog and have different issues–but one big similarity: their new dog …