This is Freddie, a Springer Spaniel with loose stools. He was re-homed to his owner Kathryn back in January at the age of 6 months. He is a mad little puppy eager to learn but he suffered badly with intermittent loose stools which made walking him not the most enjoyable experience for him or Kathryn.
She tried introducing different makes of food but none of these seemed to help and she was starting to get worried and was unsure if there was a more serious problem. One night Kathryn spent hours investigating the problem on the internet and came across Bionic Biotic and thought it was worth a go.
Freddie is still mad as ever but now has no problem going to the toilet and walks are now much easier and enjoyable thanks to this product.
This Dylan, a Tibetan Terrier with allergies. When Dylan's owner Karen adopted him at the age of 2 he was in very poor condition. He has a skin allergy, which he suffers from mainly during the summer months and he was scratching himself to shreds. His coat was in a poor condition his skin was dry and scurfy. He also suffered with a poor appetite (he had previously been fed a vegan diet) and everything Karen tried to introduce to him caused him to have very runny stools. She came across Bionic Biotic whilst searching on line, was impressed by the customer reviews and ordered some to try. Within a couple of weeks, Dylan stools were more solid the itchiness greatly improved.
Chadwick's owner Linda says Bionic Biotic has changed his life.
Linda got Chadwick from the Border Collie Trust, he had had to live on the streets and scavenge what he could to exist. A month after he came to live with her he had a violent bout of diarrhoea , the vet’s bill was enormous as samples had to be sent to the lab for analysis. He seemed healthy enough but did not gain any weight, the vet said he could do with gaining 3kilos, also his faeces were not normal. He kept having recurrent bouts of diarrhoea.
Postmen, kids, prams and balls, what do these things have in common? Your dog may be inclined to bark at them! But why do dogs like to bark? What are they trying to tell us?
One thing is sure you cannot stop a dog from barking altogether, its natural for them to do this it is their way of communicating with the world. In the same way that we speak, dogs bark.
Thankfully Onion is not a real life story, but to prep for reality, we have looked at some common reasons why dogs bark to help you understand our canine friends better.
The territorial hound – dogs have been barking for centuries. For them it serves as a territorial warning to other dogs and pack members. Dogs will bark when separated from a pack or during times of fear or frustration. Many dogs bark to alert their owners to strangers viewed as intruders i.e. the postman or other dogs walking by. Breeds such as German Shepherds and Dobermans make naturally good guard dogs because they bark at the right time.
The lone howler - dogs suffering from separation anxiety will often start barking the minute you walk out the door and continue all day long until you come home. This type of barking can be very annoying to neighbours and can also lead to other health problems such as diarrhoea. If your dog is at home alone for several hours a day you might want to consider sending him to a doggie crèche during the week to help him burn off some of his energy.
The attention seeker – some dogs bark to get attention. This can often be reinforced by owners giving in to their dog’s demands. Allowing a dog to bark indoors, patting, praising, playing or even just approaching a barking dog to try and quiet it down, are a few examples of how an owner may unintentionally reinforce barking. The rule to remember here is to never reward a barking dog with any type of attention!
The poorly mutt – persistent barking can be caused by a dog experiencing severe pain due to a medical condition.This is often the case with older dogs whose barks can turn into howls. In the case of older dogs the cause of discomfort can often be joint problems these can be easily treated with natural joint supplements, like Mobile Bones.
The boredom barker - a dog’s bark can also be an outlet for its energy. Owners who have boredom barkers can find other ways in which they can channel their energies i.e. going on longer walks, leaving lots of interesting toys out for them to play with and generally giving them the attention they crave.
Once you understand why your dog is barking, getting it under control, with time and patience, can be done. Here are some quick tips on how to curb your dog’s barking habits click here. If all fails you might like to invest in a Bow-lingual, a device which translates your dog’s bark, whatever next?
