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This was written in 2013 when I still worked in general veterinary practice but is just as relevant today as then... "Just the other day...

The upcoming holiday season can pose many problems for caregivers of anxious dogs. At this time of the year anxious pets may have to deal...

Being comforted by someone when you are fearful does not make you more fearful in the present or the future.

Caregivers are naturally worried about side effects and long-term negative effects but behaviour veterinarians use medications that have bee

It's a big ask to think that changing the way we view and train dogs will also change the world but given how we behave as one species towar

The reason I have a list of preferred trainers is that there are, sadly, still some dog trainers who persist in using techniques that...

Scientists believe dogs evolved from wolves some 15 000 years ago. In an attempt to understand dogs’ social structure some scientists...

The first job of caregivers deciding to join two canine families is to have all dogs assessed for health problems. Any disease or...

When humans take on the role of rescuer they can feel they are giving a dog a better life. I get it. We all think our life is the one to...

Have you heard it said that when your car needs fixing you send it to a qualified mechanic and therefore when your dog has problems it...

Socialisation is not taking a small puppy to Bunnings and have it bombarded with attention and pats. Socialisation is not taking an...

Anxiety and anxiousness are words that are thrown around a lot. Most of us have a pretty good idea of what it looks like in humans...

When your pet bites someone it brings up many emotions – fear, anger, confusion. After making sure the person is okay you need to have...

Every second week I have the pleasure of teaching final year veterinary students about canine behaviour and canine mental health...

When it is suggested to caregivers to use a shock device they are often told "it won't hurt the dog." This is knuckle headed in so many...

Getting a new dog or puppy has been a coping mechanism for humans faced with isolating themselves through COVID restrictions, but it is...

Humans are very attached to the concept of dog walking but there are some recommended dos and dont's and it's not easy for every dog. The...