Mental enrichment is an important aspect of canine well-being. Dogs were designed to work at getting their food using many senses; this occupied time and…
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Feline Enrichment: Practical Ways to Keep Your Cat Active and Calm
Environmental and mental enrichment are important aspects of feline well-being. Cats are designed to work at getting their food by hunting for prey, using physical…
Emergency U-Turn: Redirecting Your Dog Quickly
The emergency U-turn is designed to get a dog out of a problem situation quickly. It is especially useful if you know your dog is…
Pattern Games: Creating Calm and Predictability
The concept of pattern games was introduced by Leslie McDevitt, an American-based dog trainer. There are numerous games to choose from, each providing a dog…
Relax on a Mat: Helping Your Dog Feel Calm and Secure
Having a specific mat (or blanket) to relax and chill out on is useful for all dogs, but especially so for those that are fearful…
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…
Using a Timeline to Plot the Development of a Problematic Behaviour
When I am working on a behaviour case, I usually use a timeline to plot the development of the problem. This is done by taking…
Carrying Out a Stress Review of a Cat’s Home Environment
When I have been asked to help a cat with behavioural problems, I always carry out a stress review of their home and surroundings. This…
Recommendations for Approaching and Interacting with Unfamiliar Cats
Based on Care: Cat Friendly Interaction (iCatCare 2022)
Helping Cats with Separation Anxiety Tendencies: Preparing Your Cat for Changes in Caregiver Routine
Holidays, hospital stays or new jobs might mean a cat has to be left alone for longer periods or is unable to be with a…
How to Prepare Your Cat for Environmental Changes: Tips for a Smooth Transition During Home Renovations and Visitors
Changes to a cat’s physical environment can be disconcerting for them especially if they are exclusively kept indoors. Being ahead of the game when disruptions…
Comfort Mat Training: Helping a Cat Relax and Reduce Anxiety
Having a specific mat (or blanket) to relax and chill out on is really useful for all cats but especially so for those that are…
Facebook Live with Dogwise
You may already be familiar with Dogwise but if not, it’s a one stop online book store and video streaming platform that specialises in… you’ve…
“Touch” Hand Target Training: Building Focus and Confidence
Target training involves a dog targeting something (usually with their nose). Using a hand for the dog to target is ideal because owners and trainers usually have one…