Graeme Hall helps a listener who feels her puppy is a bit of a bully when he plays with other dogs. Is this just puppy behaviour, or is the aggression something to be concerned about? She and another listener also wonder if neutering is the answer to some behavioural issues. Graeme explains when he would, and wouldn’t, get a dog neutered. Plus, with fireworks night fast approaching, Graeme talks through how to keep your dog calm.

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Graeme Hall talks through everything you need to think about before rehoming a rescue dog. What should you ask the rescue centre? How long should you spend with the dog before bringing them home? And should you expect them to have particularly bad behavioural issues? Plus, he advises a listener whose Bosnian street dog refuses to have a harness put on her.

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Graeme Hall helps two listeners whose dogs both have issues with visitors arriving at the house. One is incredibly scared, and hides under the sofa and barks, while the other gets over-excited and jumps at anyone who walks through the door. Graeme talks through tips including implementing strong command words, and even ignoring the dog entirely.

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Graeme Hall talks through how to implement a bedtime routine for your dog, including walking and feeding them at the same time, as well as creating a lovely cosy den in their crate. He also hears from a listener who’s soon bringing home a rescue from Portugal – what advice does he have to help the dog settle in her new bed? Plus, what does Graeme think about dogs getting up on furniture…?

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Graeme Hall explores the origins of resource guarding; it likely starts as attention seeking, but there could be a genetic element too. Does your dog snarl when you come close to their precious item? Ignoring them entirely might just be the best thing you can do.

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Graeme Hall helps two listeners whose dogs aren’t fans of the car. One refuses to get in at all, while the other barks incessantly while they’re driving. Graeme explains how to make your dog feel comfortable in the car by feeding them, spraying dog appeasing pheromones, and strapping them in with a harness. Perhaps you don’t drive but would like to take your dog on public transport – he’s got tips for you too!

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Graeme Hall goes back to basics giving toilet training tips. What’s the best way to tell your puppy not to go in the house? If the door’s shut, how can they tell you they want to go out? And why might it be easier to toilet train puppies in the winter than the summer?

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Graeme Hall talks through the different ways fear can manifest in dogs: flight, fight, freezing, and fawning. He helps a listener whose chihuahua’s fear presents as aggression, as well as explaining how you can praise the moments of curiosity and calm rather than panicking in the height of the fearful state.

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Graeme Hall explores how to work out how long your dog needs walking for, if it’s possible to over-exercise your dog, and behavioural issues that can be affected by exercise levels. Walks are also incredibly important for mental stimulation, sniffing, and socialising, so it’s not just about physical activity!

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Graeme Hall helps a listener whose young dachshund has severe separation anxiety. He explores how creating a smaller environment and practising leaving the room for just a few seconds can make a real difference. Webcams are often used to keep an eye on unsettled dogs, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Plus, when is apparent separation anxiety actually just attention seeking behaviour?

Do you have a question for The Dogfather? Send Graeme a voice note and a video of your pesky pooch to [email protected].