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Resources
There's a wealth of information here from veterinary behaviour experts about how to create courteous cats, delightful dogs and even birds on their best behaviour!
For specific advice about your pets behaviour, owners should talk to their veterinarian, especially if there's a problem - the sooner you take action, the easier it will be to fix.
- Does your cat have toileting problems?
- Why does my dog bark?
- Creating an enriching environment for your pet
- Debunking dominance in dogs
- Managing anxiety and phobias in dogs
- Ten top tips for training dogs
- Preventing dog bites
- Creating a courteous cat
- Teach your bird to be on its best behaviour
- The truth about cats and dogs
Vet resources
Our veterinary behaviour experts have developed a range of resources to help veterinarians talk to clients about two of the most common behaviour problems pet owners' experience, barking dogs and cats that won't use the litter tray.
For cat consults
- Questionnaire - Why won't my cat use the litter tray? Designed for cat-owning clients to complete prior to the veterinary consult.
- Diagnosis for litter tray problems in cats
- Treatment for litter tray problems in cats
For canine consults
- Barking questionnaire - designed for dog-owning clients to complete during the veterinary consult.
- Treating and managing barking dogs
Talk to an accredited trainer
For vets who want to participate in Polite Pets Month, it's also a good idea to get in touch with an accredited trainer that uses reward-based training techniques. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) was established to enhance the human-dog relationship by educating trainers, other animal professionals and the public, and advocating dog-friendly training.
To find an accredited trainer in your area visit the APDT website.
Our veterinary behaviour experts have also created an in-depth resource for dog trainers about reward-based training and how to ensure to get the best results from training efforts.
