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How Do You Get Your Cat To Use Your New Scratching Post?

December 14, 2021

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) Cats scratch for different reasons and this behaviour can become problematic when your cat chooses to scratch your carpet or furniture. But don’t despair!...

Looking To Purchase Your First Horse - Make Sure You Ask These Questions

October 08, 2021

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) You've probably dreamed of buying a horse since you were a kid. Or maybe you discovered your passion for horses as an adult....

Your Ultimate Guide To Getting A Puppy

July 07, 2021

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) So, you’ve decided to get a new puppy. Congratulations! It’s such an exciting time! But before you jump head first into becoming a puppy...

If Your Puppy Bites, It's Normal - But How Do You Teach Them To Stop Mouthing You?

June 16, 2021

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) Biting, nipping and mouthing are common when it comes to puppy behaviour. In fact, puppies use their teeth and mouths to explore things in...

Pandemic Puppies: How To Teach Your Dog To Cope With Separation

April 12, 2021

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) The Covid-19 global pandemic has seen demand for pets and adoption rates increase significantly, especially during lockdowns. Research by Liat et al., (2020) revealed...

An Introduction to Backyard Chickens Part 2 - Housing and Caring for Backyard Chickens

March 18, 2021

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) In Part 1 of this blog series I discussed how to choose your backyard chickens. Once you’ve decided how many and what kind of...

Keeping Chickens In The Backyard - Part 1 - How To Choose

February 11, 2021

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) Backyard chickens have grown in popularity in recent years, especially in the wake of the pandemic and it’s easy to see why. Fresh eggs...

How To Prepare You Dog For The Arrival Of A Baby

September 21, 2020

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) Having a baby is such an exciting time in the life of new parents and their families. Much thought, time, preparation and money(!) goes...

How To Address Lead Reactivity And Aggression In Dogs

August 11, 2020

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) Reactivity and aggression towards unfamiliar people or dogs, especially when on lead, is a common problem. Having a dog that barks, lunges or pulls...

Clicker Training Horses - Dr Kate Mornement

March 11, 2020

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) Have you heard of clicker training? Clicker training is a humane and effective method of training animals new behaviours. Used primarily to train dogs...

Choosing The Right Pet For Your Family This Christmas

December 15, 2019

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) Christmas is a popular time to add a pet to the family. It’s a time when both adults and children are on holidays and...

How To Get The Best Behaviour From Your Dog

September 04, 2019

By Dr Kate Mornement Ph.D, BSc(Hons) Applied Animal Behaviourist & Consultant Pets Behaving Badly – Solutions with Dr Kate petsbehavingbadly.com.au You’ve probably heard of dominance theory in relation to our...