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What are animal behaviour change programmes and what’s most effective?

Animal behaviour change programmes are aimed at modifying the behaviour of animals to improve their welfare, reduce their impact on the environment, or improve their interactions with humans. These programmes employ a variety of methods, including operant conditioning, classical conditioning,…

What pets need – the 5 welfare needs

Pets rely on us to look after them, so it is a big responsibility to care for animals.  It is…

Introducing your puppy to your cat

Nurturing appropriate cat-dog relationships is something I’m passionate about and that’s because bringing a new puppy into your home can…

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…

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…

A Christmas thank you

It has been another busy year with the fall-out of the pandemic still being felt with the continued rise in…

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…
Money saving tips for owners

Money saving tips for pet owners

With the cost-of-living crisis hitting people’s pockets hard and rescue organisations seeing more animals coming into their care where owners…

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