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...
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...
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...
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...
Canines, Felines, Psittacines
Festive Cheer Without Pet Fear: Keeping Pets Safe at Christmas The festive season brings joy and excitement, but it can also be overwhelming for pets at Christmas. Changes in routines, unfamiliar guests, and festive decorations can create challenges for dogs, cats,...
Canines, Felines, Psittacines
Keeping parrots with other pets can be managed safely and harmoniously, but it requires careful planning, training, and constant supervision to ensure the safety of all involved. Challenges of Keeping Parrots with Other Pets: Natural predator-prey instincts: Parrots...
