Tackling problems

Toilet trouble

Even a perfectly house-trained dog can sometimes leak a little urine when they’re very excited or nervous.

Boost your dog's confidence

If your dog lacks confidence, this can lead to aggression and shyness. Building your dog’s confidence will help them get along with people and other animals. Here’s how you can help.

Stop your dog from digging

Some dogs are bred to burrow after small animals like rabbits, so you may find your dog likes to dig holes in your garden. But can you do anything about it?

Controlling your dog’s urge to chase

Dogs love the thrill of a chase, so keep an eye out for cats, children, bikes, cars and other dogs when you’re out and about as well as making sure you keep your dog safely on a lead near traffic.

How to deal with problem behaviour

All dogs can be naughty, some worse than others. While early training can help puppies learn right from wrong, it’s important to remember that rescue dogs may not have had that important early care.

How to stop a dog fight

Fortunately, most dog fights are just games or posturing and don’t involve any serious biting. But if things start to get out of control, what should you do?

How to stop your dog from scavenging

Dogs will gobble up almost anything so it’s important to stop them eating something that could hurt them – whether it’s a poisonous plant or a sharp piece of litter.

How to Stop a Dog From Barking

Dogs love attention. And they quickly discover that barking is a great way to get it. It’s even more fun if they can get you to shout back at them. Barking doesn’t use up much energy, either, so some dogs will keep on barking. And on. And on

Stop your dog jumping up at people

Dogs jump up at people because they like to say hello face-to-face. But the people your dog jumps up at might not be so keen – it could be overwhelming or frightening.

Stop your dog or puppy chewing

Dogs have an extra sensory organ in their muzzles, which means that they get tremendous pleasure from chewing. They chew when they’re teething, to settle adult teeth or just to explore their surroundings.

Stop your dog straying away from home

For dogs, the world is a really exciting place – and sometimes they’re so keen to explore that they run off on their own. So how can you stop your dog from roaming?