Pete the Vet: Why is my dog behaving badly and how do I fix it? 

Vets across Ireland have noticed a surge in the number of 'badly behaved' dogs. Here's what you can do if your dog is behaving badly 

Pete the Vet: Bad behaviour like destruction of the soft furnishings can be caused by separation anxiety and can be fixed with obedience training concept.

Vets across Ireland have noticed a surge in the number of “badly behaved” dogs. This can be an inconvenience, with unruly dogs upsetting other animals that they meet when out on walks and causing mayhem in vet waiting rooms. 

Common behaviour issues include jumping up, pulling on the leash, and fear and anxiety, including separation-related issues. However it can also be far more serious, with animals and people being injured by aggressive dogs, and some owners requesting euthanasia of their pets because they can no longer cope, or because a situation is becoming dangerous. Behavioural issues, including aggression, are the single biggest cause of death in dogs under the age of three years.