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…
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Fear, Anxiety & Stress
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…
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 Training: Targeting the Hand
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 …
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Helping Dogs & Cats Through Fireworks Season
Dog-appeasing pheromone is associated with increased safety and security. Research shows that using Adaptil (by CEVA) in the location of a hide increa…
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Preparing Your Pet For Firework Season E-Book
Every year, millions of pets suffer from fear and anxiety because of the sudden loud noises and bright flashing lights. This E-Book provides tips and …
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Creating A Calm Environment For Cats
In this video Caroline shares some tips on how we can keep cats calm, relaxed and happy. Providing an environment that fulfills or mimics natural beha…
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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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Preventing Separation Anxiety in Cats
In this video Caroline shows you how to keep cats occupied whilst in lockdown, whilst also making sure they keep their independence...
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs E-Book
This E-Book has been designed to help owners of dogs that suffer from separation issues. It will also be useful for helping dogs adapt when owners ret…
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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…
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.
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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.
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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 …
Read more 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.
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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…
Why Cats Urinate Outside the Litter Box: Common Causes and Solutions
As a behaviour counsellor with a special interest in feline behaviour, one of the most common problems I am called about is inappropriate urinating in…
Handling Your Dog’s Car Anxiety
Packing up the car for a holiday or day’s outing with our dog should be something to look forward to. Unfortunately, for some dogs this isn’t…
Reducing Stress for Your Cat at Christmas
Christmas time can be quite stressful for our feline friends. Cats are creatures of habit and so can get quite anxious during the festive period.…