If you know which breeds your crossbreed has this helps you look at behaviour. You need to know a bit about how your dog works and genetics help you work that out. you can easily research your breeds.
If you don't know your breeds then the behaviour may help you work it out. Some crossbreeds are multi breeds over a few generations, so we would look at what your dog does and is it natural or learnt behaviour.
Every dog is an individual and adjust your training for that dog!
Now the fireworks are over it is the ideal time to look at sorting out for next year.
It takes a long time to get your dog to cope with fireworks.
Stress management and noise sensitivity reduction plans take patience and slow progress.
If your dog didn't cope well this year then get ready for next year.
Is it just me or are they getting louder?
I always treat my dogs to something special to eat at Christmas.
Warning though loads of dogs end up in the vets from eating unsuitable or food too rich for them.
Be careful with high fat or salty foods, avoid gravy and bacon ad sausage etc.
Make sure chocolate and toxic foods are out of reach.
Be safe at Christmas.
Dogs that guard food or an object are not bad dogs!
They have an issue that can be changed using a good behavioural plan once the reason and dog have been assessed.
Trying to assert your authority and be the TOPDOG won't work.
The way to deal with it is to change the dogs mind as usually the dog is insecure not dominant.
Ask for help even if it's a puppy showing any sign of growling round food and items.
If left the risk of a bite is high.
Reactive dogs are on the increase in all areas and breeds now.
The good news is that now their are so many more methods and info to help them out.
Professional help to assess and work with you and support you is vital.
It doesn't matter whose fault it is lets change it rather than blame.
Fireworks can be a worry for your dog if they are scared of them. Lots can be done to manage their fear, like sprays, drops, dens and more.
The important thing now when managing the fear is that after bonfire is over you get help then for next year to reduce your dogs fear.
It takes time to get rid of noise fears so as soon as bonfire has finished that is the best time to start.
Hep with managing the fear is available now, even if via zoom or a call.
Taking your dog to the vets needs to be as stress free for all. Teaching your dog to be happy with going and being handled can help.
Easy to teach worth the effort and your vet will be grateful.
Teaching holds for examination and blood draws.
Teaching paw and leg holds and showing teeth etc.
My dog loves the vets and is easy to examine etc.
So exciting getting a new puppy, you have chosen, picked all the stuff and then....
Few days or a week in puppy stress can hit you, so much to do, am I doing right thing etc.
Ask and talk to someone, support is often needed,. It can be overwhelming.