What to Expect from an Animal Behaviour Consultation

Blog, Canines, Felines, Psittacines

If you’ve been referred for an animal behaviour consultation, you might be wondering what it actually involves. Perhaps you’re picturing someone watching your pet for an hour and handing you a list of instructions. The reality is quite different — and much more...

Desensitisation and Counterconditioning: Why Working at Your Pet’s Pace Matters

Blog, Canines, Felines, Psittacines

We all learn at different paces — whether we’re human, dog, cat, parrot, or even alligator. Individuals within the same species learn at different rates too. That’s why techniques like desensitisation and counterconditioning must always work at the animal’s pace, not...

Animal Behaviourist Accreditation: Why It Matters 

Blog, Canines, Felines, Psittacines

ABTC, APBC, FABC, CCAB, PACT, APDT… if that looks like a jumble of random letters, you’re not alone. These are animal behaviourist accreditation acronyms, and understanding what they mean could make all the difference when choosing the right professional to help...

Are My Cats Playing or Fighting?

Blog, Felines

If you live with more than one cat, you’ve probably watched them chase, pounce, and wrestle — looking like tiny tigers in combat. It can be difficult to tell whether your cats are playing or fighting, especially when the noise levels rise or one cat seems to...

Why Clinical Animal Behaviourists Work on Veterinary Referral

Blog, Canines, Felines, Psittacines

The Clinical Animal Behaviourists and Veterinary Behaviourists at Second Nature Behaviour only see pets following a vet referral from the pet’s primary care vet, but why is this? Here’s why an animal behaviourist vet referral is so much more than a formality. A UK...

Should I Let My Cat Outside? Pros, Cons & What to Consider

Felines

Some cats thrive lounging on the sofa, while others are born explorers, itching to get outside and roam. Whether your cat prefers the comforts of home or craves the great outdoors, the decision to allow outdoor access is a big one, and it comes with responsibilities....