A recent pilot study on dogs who do not suffer from separation related problems indicates “YES!” A short petting session before promotes calmer behaviours from a dog. Although separation related problems affect dogs so their response will be different, this …
Should I give my dog attention before going out? Read more »
A study done in the US in 2011 suggested that pets’ fear of visiting the vet could be affecting an owner’s willingness to take the animal for routine health care and may cause a delay in animals getting veterinary treatment. …
Are you stressed about taking your pet to the vet? Read more »
Veterinary behaviour is a complex field. Behaviour is influenced by many factors but the three major factors influencing behaviour are: Genetic predisposition of an animal The animal’s learning The environment that is affecting the animal So let’s delve into these …
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I was recently asked for scientific evidence about what we are seeing from horse behaviour by a friend and former work colleague. She was going to give a talk to children at a pony club on horse behaviour and is …
The grimace scale as a pain assessment tool in horses Read more »
When I asked my client to film while I clipped her dog Elle’s nails, it ended out being an educational session due to Elle’s high level of fear. So I turned it into a film to share with everyone and …
This is a good article that I had delivered to me today: Do dogs have feelings?
This article discusses the contexts and consequences of dog bites to people who responded to an online survey It highlights the importance of education in bite prevention. With the steps taken in response to the dogs bites in this article, …
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While driving along listening to the BBC world service, I chanced upon this 27 minute podcast that very easily discusses the evolution of dogs with people and some of the science that is known. It is put very easily for …
Cattle producers in Australia need to have a permanent radio-frequency identification (RFID) attached to each of their animals and many also attach another easy-to-read identification. This is achieved by placing an ear tag in each ear. One ear is tagged …
It has been a beautiful spring and we are heading towards summer. For many, this time of year can be hard due to the thunderstorms that we experience in this region. For anyone who has a pet with a fear …