February 4, 2019
New Years Resolution: Let them sniff!!
When I mention 'sniff walks' many owners say 'but I do let him stop occasionally…
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December 7, 2018
My dogs fight – should I consider rehoming?
As a behaviour veterinarian, I occasionally get asked about rehoming a pet that is having…
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November 13, 2018
THINKING OUTSIDE THE FOOD BOWL – MRSC Presentation 13th Nov 2018
THINKING OUTSIDE THE FOOD BOWL Dr Emma Hughes BSc (Hons); BVSc (Hons); MSc (Animal Behaviour…
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November 1, 2018
The power of choice
Mowing the lawns today reminded me how powerful the gift of autonomy is to our…
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October 2, 2018
Common sense ain’t all that common in the 21st Century
A lack of common sense is failing us and our dogs. It's always really sad…
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September 1, 2018
Nose Works is coming to the Macedon Ranges!
Nose Work is a fun (but mentally stimulating) canine scent detection activity for pet dogs.…
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August 3, 2018
The need for a long term approach
Behavioural problems are frustrating for owners and a source of worry that their pet is…
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May 7, 2018
So your dog doesn’t like to be left alone?
Dogs are social creatures and it is natural that they want to be with their…
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March 3, 2018
Understanding Canine Arousal
Behaviour vets and trainers often talk about arousal and the importance of minimising it in…
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February 24, 2018
Why we need to get better at reading our dogs body language
Parents learn to read signs of hunger and tiredness in their babies and experienced horse…
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