Dr. Ben Willcocks

Hi Rashana,  It's not unusual for young beagles to do this, destructive behaviour isn't overly unusual. It can reflect any number of things, including boredom, anxiety and stress.... Read more

Hi Chris,  Great question. This article should answer your question,  http://www.vetico.com.au/blog/what-are-you-rolling-in-35   Dr Ben (If you don’t get a resp... Read more

Hi Erica,    It'a not unusual for staffies to suffer from separation anxiety. Have a read of this article, it may help you a bit. http://www.vetico.com.au/article/separation-a... Read more

Hi Matt,  That's a tough one. Can you leave the ride on mower out for a while, and feed him near it? Then over time, as he gets used to it, you can try turning the mower on during feed... Read more

Hi Mel,  Great question. Can you tell me a bit more about the work, how much space will your dog have? Will it be loud? Will there be other pets there? Generally speaking, if you want a la... Read more

Hi Jane,  Tough one. You are certainly doing everything right with respect to positive reinforcement conditioning training. A behaviouralist seems like the natural next step. I'm not v... Read more

Hi Linda,  At this age, i'd suggest you have him examined by a Vet. Has he had bloods done recently, and had a full physical examination? Before you go down the path of assuming it'... Read more

Hi Jodi,  Unfortunately, I don't have any great solutions for you. There are a number of training specialists on the following forum, i'd suggest you post your question and you may... Read more

Hi Tania,  Have you taken him into the Vet clinic to have him examined? If he was on the road wandering around, he may have been injured, or may be sick. in which case, you can have a vet... Read more

Hi Renee,  Sounds like re-directed aggression or stress. Have a read of the following article, and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to leave them in the comments... Read more