Physiology
What is counterconditioning in animal training?
Counterconditioning is a form of behavioural therapy that involves changing an animal’s emotional response to a specific stimulus. This is typically accomplished by pairing the stimulus with a positive reinforcement, such as a food treat, so that the animal learns…
What is desensitisation in animal training?
Desensitisation is a behaviour therapy technique used to reduce a person’s or animal’s fear, anxiety, or other negative emotional response…
Why pet owners should focus on using positive reinforcement methods
Positive reinforcement is a widely accepted and effective method for addressing behaviour problems in pets. What is positive reinforcement? Positive…
The Cat Consent Test
When it comes to petting, it is best to remember that cats as a species are not inherently social or…
Stress and burnout
With the ever-increasing financial challenges faced by pet owners, demands on time which may impact work/life balance, as well as…
Helping your dog cope with body handling
For some dogs, any grooming or medical handling can create fearful responses which may end up with the dog barking,…
Pet parenting style influences dog behaviour
A new paper from Brubaker and Udell (2022) has found that the parenting style of the owner[s] can predict certain…
Separation anxiety – Hanne discusses this & more in podcast
I was delighted to speak with Rhiannon Shepherd recently from the Pet Perspective for Napo Pet Insurance about separation anxiety – what…
Over 80% of owners are worried about leaving pets home alone
According to a new survey conducted by 4lite, a smart lighting brand, over 80% of pandemic-pup owners are worried about…
Give cats choice – they’ll love you more for it
A new study investigating the impact of interactions with cats has found that allowing cats to make their own decisions…
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