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 | 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...
by Leonie St Clair | Jun 25, 2024 | Features, Pets, SE Magazines
Once again, there seem to be frequent reports of missing cats. This is an inevitable and nerve-wracking experience that almost every cat owner endures. Cats are naturally territorial. Youngsters need to mark out their own kitty kingdom and sometimes that journey takes...
by Leonie St Clair | Mar 27, 2024 | Events, Featured Business, Features, Local News, News, People, Pets, SE Magazines
Last month we looked at the importance of scent and its role in pet housetraining issues. This time I want to address how our recognition of the dog’s ‘smelloverse’ can be a window not only into canine motivations but also a means to address welfare and behaviour...
