Under The Collars

08/08/2024

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Did you know there are approximately 300 million unowned cats worldwide?

I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Vicky Halls of International Cat Care about these animals, and how, rather than shoehorning every cat into a human home, we need to allow the cat to dictate the nature of their relationship with us, even if this means they want to be nowhere near us!

Is it time to decentre our own feelings and start listening to what animals actually want?

Celebrate our feline friends today by listening and sharing with all your cat-loving friends and colleagues! 👇

Worldwide, there are a vast number of unowned cats. But is this a bad thing? The cat lovers among us may wish for a world where all these moggies have a loving home and a human lap to purr in. But is this what the cats want? My guest today is Vicky Halls of International Cat Care, who is an expert i...

02/08/2024

Did you know we also specialise in child-dog relationships?

Get in touch for advice around kids and dogs!

With children and pets spending more time together over the summer holidays, it's super important to watch dogs closely and listen to their body language ⚠️

Dogs' stress signals often get misunderstood or missed, with some owners not realising their dog is unhappy until they growl, snap or even bite.

The canine ladder of communication is a useful guide, showing the different signals dogs show through their body language to communicate. As a dog gets more upset, their body language may change according to the steps on the ladder 🚦

It’s important to note that all dogs are different - not every dog will show every behaviour on the ladder and might not follow the same order.

Find out more: http://pdsa.me/rfce

[Visual description: An infographic explaining Kendal Shepherd’s ladder of communication and how to recognise stress in dogs by the signs they show in their body language. This is a traffic light system with red signals being the worst. Green signals are: Yawning, blinking, nose licking and turning their head away. Yellow signals are: Sitting and turning their body away, walking away, creeping and having their ears back. Orange signals are: Standing crouched, tail tucked, lying down with their belly exposed in a submissive way, stiffening up and staring. Red signals are: Growling, snapping and biting.]

02/08/2024

Did you know that we can also help with advice for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, small rodents and other small mammals?

If you are struggling with your pets behaviour, or worried about them, get in touch today!

24/07/2024

Most behavioural issues are a result of a dog's needs not being met adequately. A happy dog is a good dog!

Need help with your dog's behaviour? Contact me for some non-judgemental, kindness-based training.

Instead of asking, “How do I get my dog to obey me?” we should ask, “Is my dog happy?” and “How can I make them happier?”

24/07/2024

Having a puppy sounds like a lot of fun, but it can be really hard work! If you need help, reach out to us to put the fun back in having a fur baby!

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Research by the University of Helsinki has highlighted that a dog's puppyhood can cause 'puppy blues', reminiscent of baby blues.

The study found that almost half of dog owners experience stress, worry, anxiety, strain, frustration and regret during their dog's puppyhood stage.

Read the original study to find out more about how "puppy blues" can affect caregivers: https://go.nature.com/46nEuMA

24/07/2024

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27/11/2023

I am SO EXCITED to be asked to give a talk on the science behind the Human-Canine bond at next year's NI Science Festival!

Stay tuned for details!

With over 180 events across 50+ venues, the NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

27/11/2023

Training on the beach is so pleasurable for both of us! She's in her element and I'm near the sea ❤️ watch how a positive state of mind makes Afina super responsive to my signals!

Check out UnderTheCollars's video.