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What to Expect from an Animal Behaviour Consultation
An animal behaviour consultation is about far more than the one issue you called about. Here’s what to expect and why we look at the whole picture.
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Desensitisation and Counterconditioning: Why Working at Your Pet’s Pace Matters
Discover how desensitisation and counterconditioning help pets overcome fear — and why working at your animal’s pace is essential for lasting results.
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Animal Behaviourist Accreditation: Why It Matters
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…
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Why Clinical Animal Behaviourists Work on Veterinary Referral
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…
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Keeping Pets Safe at Christmas – A Behaviourist’s Guide
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,…
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Keeping Parrots with Other Pets – Managing a Multi-species Household
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…
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Parrots and Children – How to Build a Safe Relationship
Can Kids and Parrots Really Bond? Insights into Their Relationship Ah, the age-old question – do children and parrots make the best of friends? Much like many relationships, it hinges greatly on…
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Parrot Flight Training – A Step-by-Step Guide
Safely Harnessing the Freedom of Flight Birds, especially parrots, are naturally gifted aviators. Their primary mode of transportation is their wings, even though they are also adept climbers and walkers. The ability…
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Parrot Station Training – Teaching Your Bird to Go to a Spot
Delving into parrot training, one method that reigns supreme in maintaining household harmony is station training. By teaching your parrot to “station,” you effectively guide them to remain on a designated perch…
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How to Handle a Parrot – Where and How to Touch Your Bird Safely
If you are a parrot owner, you may wonder how to handle a parrot appropriately. When you think of showing affection to your pet, a gentle touch or petting often comes to…