Polite Pets Month

The AVA held its first ever Polite Pets Month in March 2012 to raise awareness about the importance of dog training, puppy socialisation and dog bite prevention.

An initiative of the Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest Group (AVBIG), the campaign will promote the message that ‘together we can prevent dog bites’. In future years, Polite Pets Month will focus on other animal behaviour topics relevant to Australia's pet owners.

Animal lovers of all types can access information here about how to make sure we have courteous cats and delightful dogs as our much-loved companions. It's your one-stop shop for reliable, accurate and helpful advice from veterinary experts in the field.

There are Polite Pets Month activities designed especially for vets and vet nurses. Animal welfare and dog training organisations are also encouraged to promote their positive training and behaviour activities through Polite Pets Month events.

The AVA would like to thank our Polite Pets Month Foundation Sponsors:

CEVA Animal Health

Royal Canin