travelling in cars with pets

Travelling with pets for whatever reason, be it a trip to the vets or a holiday, should be planned for and practised with your pets’ safety in mind, read on for further advice

Cats and dogs - managing the multi species household

In 2019, Cats Protection rehomed 41,000 cats and the Dogs Trust rehomed 11,790 dogs. That’s a lot of pets potentially moving into the home of another! Each pet is an individual, so how can we make the transition easier for them? Check out my article on K9 Nation to find out!

advice, animal training, behaviour, cats, dog, dog behaviourKatie Scott-Dyer November 12, 2020dogs, catsComment

Fireworks - is your dog or cat scared by them?

For me, as a welfare behaviourist, I’m all about the emotional and physical welfare of your pet…

advice, anxiety, animals, behaviour, dog blog, fireworksKatie Scott-Dyer October 11, 2020dogs, fireworks, fears and phobias, catsComment

The "what's this game" - teaching dogs and cats to pay you attention

Ever wonder how to get you dog to pay you attention when you need it? Here’s how!

Dogs after lockdown - will they manage without you?

Animals sense our emotions and affects them behaviourally and emotionally too, likewise we can be emotionally affected by our pet’s behaviours.

anxiety, behaviour, behaviour analysis, dog behaviour, human psychology, lockdown, pets, dog blogKatie Scott-Dyer June 5, 2020dogs, catsComment

how to survive a BBQ with your food loving dog. Or cat.

I was once owned by a cat who would steal food off your plate as you ate…don’t let this be you!

animal training, dog behaviour, pets, cat trainingKatie Scott-Dyer July 3, 2018barbecues, cats, dogs, settle, management, environment, behaviourComment

Cat flap training

Our fur-gods may need a little help learning how to use their kitty door.

animal training, pets, trainingKatie Scott-Dyer May 23, 2018cats, kitten, cat flap, kitty door, training protocolComment

what is the difference between training and behaviour?

Is it measurable and observable? Is it desired or learned?

behaviour analysis, animal training, ABA, animalsKatie Scott-Dyer May 9, 2018dogs, cats, horses, training, behaviourComment

best way to cure a hangover

Your pets still need you to care for them no matter what state you got into the night before...

behaviour analysis, relationships, pets, happinessKatie Scott-Dyer April 15, 2018hangover, cure, pets, horses, dogs, cats, riding, bikes, pet care, contentmentComment

Enrichment and mental stimulation for dogs and pets

Enrichment won't make you rich financially, but could make you rich emotionally!

quick tip on animal training and behaviour

Wan tot know about your pets’ behaviour? Take a look at the other end of the lead. Or lead rope...

dog behaviour, pets, animals, human psychologyKatie Scott-Dyer March 27, 2018pets, dogs, cats, puppies, horses, rabbits, fish, birds, animal, training, lead, leash, behaviourComment

Chocolate v's real bunnies for Easter

Easter time can be full of frolics, laughter and the joys of Spring, yet can also be fraught with potential dangers for our pets...

animal training, easter, things to avoid, pets, chocolateKatie Scott-Dyer March 25, 2018pets, rabbits, horses, dogs, catsComment

Why hire a professional?

We are dealing with dogs and animals. Living, breathing, sentient beings often with TEETH and who speak a different language, owned by people who are often so emotionally entangled in their dogs' behaviour they are at their wits end..

professionalKatie Scott-Dyer January 30, 2018dogs, cats, training, behaviourComment