Just like people, dogs can feel worried if they think something important to them might be taken away. This worry can sometimes lead to resource guarding,…
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Fear Aggression in Dogs: Expert Tips and Strategies
One of the most common problems I am asked to help with, is “aggression”. However this label can be very misleading. Aggression is a response…
Managing and Mitigating Aggression: Protocol for Dealing with Conflict Between Cohabiting Cats
It can be distressing when cohabiting cats show aggression towards one another and can be even more upsetting when it occurs between cats that previously…
Preventing Cat Conflicts: Protocol for Non-Recognition Aggression
After a trip to the vets, cattery or groomers a cat will inevitably pick up new, strange scents. Certain procedures (bandages, medical collars, hair clipping…
Training a Dog to Accept a Muzzle
As a veterinary nurse, behaviourist and animal first aider, there have been many times when I have had to use or recommend the use of a muzzle. There…
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Help! My Cats Don’t Get Along: Tips for Peaceful Coexistence
“Help! my cats don’t get on” is a frequent call I get from cat owners. It usually follows after another cat is introduced to keep…
Aggression in Parrots
There are many reasons your parrot may be showing aggression. This guide explains the signs and triggers that may help you analyse the behaviour of your parrot.
Systematic Desensitisation & Counter-Conditioning
A helpful guide to improving or resolving fear of animate stimuli, e.g. people or other animals & also fear of inanimate objects and noises.
Teaching a ‘Settle’ or ‘Calm’ Cue
A guide on teaching your dog a settle command, a technique that is useful to change your dog’s mood. Useful for highly reactive dogs.
Understanding and Dealing with Overly Attached Parrots
A common problem that arises for parrot owners’ is the bird that becomes overly bonded to one particular member of the household. Aggression can be…
Using a House Line
The house line is a useful way of managing and safely controlling your dog without using force or direct physical contact/attention. It is a method of training and…
Meeting Visitors in the Home
This handout has been designed for dogs that either get very excited when visitors arrive or show fear or anxiety towards them.
Unraveling Feline Aggression: Understanding the Causes and Managing the Behaviour
Aggression is a broad term. In a cat it ranges from hissing and growling, up to a full blown attack. However this description doesn’t tell…
Top Tips for Understanding Dog Body Language and Communication
Observe body language You can watch your own dog in the home, when out on walks and during play sessions. See how they interact with…
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