Animal hoarding involves keeping more companion animals than one can properly take care of. While many of these people are good-intentioned, it’s believed they have an underlying problem which causes them to collect animals. Hoarding is attributed to several disorders including dementia, OCD (obsessive/compulsive disorder), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Herding dog Height: 18-20 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes, but can be dog-aggressive January’s Dog of the Month A high energy and very intelligent breed, this Aussie is loyal and very […]
According to the ASPCA, food guarding or aggression is not the same as resource guarding. Most dogs become very excited around mealtime, watching you prepare their food. They hop around and even bark if you’re a bit slow. But some dogs are fearful that their food will be taken away. Other dogs see you as […]
