by Leonie St Clair | Nov 20, 2024 | Features, Pets
I still see dogs whizzing around our local parks, off the lead and in hot pursuit of some small furry- usually a squirrel. At this time of year, the squirrels are slowing down and are even more enticing. Other dogs may not be chasing but they are immovably fixated on...
by Leonie St Clair | Oct 30, 2024 | Pets
Please do not underestimate the potentially negative effects of Halloween and the long fireworks season, especially on young or elderly animals or animals that are unwell/injured. A pet that coped last year as a pup may be more aware and sensitive, now they are older....
by Leonie St Clair | Sep 13, 2024 | Features, Pets
Many of you tell me your dog is being labelled as a problem by other dog owners because they are not friendly to every dog they meet. Your dog may lunge, bark, or snap at dogs that get into her face, especially if she is on the lead. Some of you are lucky and have a...
by Leonie St Clair | Aug 16, 2024 | Features, Pets, SE Magazines
Over the last 20 years, there has been a major shift in the field of dog behaviour and training, away from what might be termed compulsion training towards methods that encourage and include ‘consent’. Historically, many of us subscribed to the idea that dogs should...
by Leonie St Clair | Jul 11, 2024 | Pets, SE Magazines
What to do when your cat goes missing Last edition we looked at why cats get lost and established that most cats can temporarily lose their bearings and become displaced and are likely to be hiding out or trapped, closer than expected. A small proportion of cats may...
