Essential Feline Instincts: Why the indoor cat doesn’t exist with Feline Behaviour Expert, Dr Sarah Ellis #9

08/05/22 • 35 min

If cats could talk, you’d never hear one tell you that they’re an ‘indoor cat’ by nature. Their instinct to hunt remains unchanged, and it’s vital that we keep our cats engaged.

Returning by popular demand, feline behaviour expert Dr Sarah Ellis joins us to explore how we can help indulge the need for play & prey, ways to safely introduce cats to outdoor areas, and research to help reduce the amount of prey that your cat brings into the home.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

The ongoing issue around Australia’s ‘cat curfews’
Adapting to our cats’ fundamental instincts being unchanged
Options for indulging essential feline instincts of play, predation and exploration
Why there’s no such thing as an indoor cat
Looking after feline mental health

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

If cats could talk, you’d never hear one tell you that they’re an ‘indoor cat’ by nature. Their instinct to hunt remains unchanged, and it’s vital that we keep our cats engaged.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

The ongoing issue around Australia’s ‘cat curfews’
Adapting to our cats’ fundamental instincts being unchanged
Options for indulging essential feline instincts of play, predation and exploration
Why there’s no such thing as an indoor cat
Looking after feline mental health

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

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Debunking Dog Training Myths: How to safely train your dog with Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Founder of Nose To Trail, Rachel Rodgers #8

Among the many myths of dog training, one of the longest standing is that of needing to be an ‘alpha’, which has the potential to cause far more harm than good.

Being a trainer and behaviourist with 12 years & 3 degrees’ worth of education, Rachel Rodgers - Founder of Nose to Trail - shares her extensive expertise on The Pet Perspective this week.

We’re busting some historic dog training myths, looking at how best to encourage positive behaviours, and highlighting red flags to avoid when seeking a behaviourist.

This episode of The Pet Perspective covers:

The debunked mentality of needing to appear as an ‘alpha’ to dogs
Teaching skills through positive reinforcement without always needing treats
Discouraging bad behaviour without punishing our pups
When to choose a trainer and when you might need a vet referral to a behaviourist
Red flags in dog behaviourists, and how to find the right one for your dog

Links and references: https://bit.ly/3FoJhj2

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Pets on Tour: What to know before taking your pet on holiday with Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Sophie White #10

It’s prime holiday season, and for those of us with pets that presents a dilemma - do we take our furry friends with us, and how can we do it with ease and safety in mind?

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but to help you work out the best course of action we speak with wonderful Veterinary Behaviourist Dr Sophie White on The Pet Perspective.

Join us to help break down the barriers to holidays with your pet, how you can prepare them for tricky travel, options that suit individual pets’ needs, and more!

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