How to know if your dog is really loyalByLaura Vissaritis21 May 2022One of the traits we adore most about our dogs is their unmistakable loyalty. How pleased they are when we return home, how they follow us to the bathroom, and how they fret deeply when we are absent. But, is it loyalty that drives these behaviours? Or have we actually mistaken what our proclaimed best friends are really doing? Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead More0 Comments
How To Know If Your Dog Has a Behaviour Problem ByLaura Vissaritis01 May 2022When it comes to understanding dog behaviour, the most effective approach is to think from our dog’s perspective, instead of our own. Often, we expect dogs to be ‘well behaved’, however good behaviour to us may be quite different from our dog’s point of view. Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead More0 Comments
Tip on How to Make your Dog and Child Best FriendsByLaura Vissaritis12 January 2022Dogs and kids – it’s always a contentious topic. And they say, never work with kids and dogs; but I do both! So, I want to share with you my views from the perspective of an animal behaviourist as well as a teacher of children.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Training Your PetRead More0 Comments
How to Manage Your Dog’s Fear of FireworksByLaura Vissaritis30 December 2019As we celebrate events, special occasions and parties with firework displays, not all our family members are joining in on the fun. Some dogs are very frightened of fireworks and they can cause a lot of anxiety for our fur-kids. Follow animal behaviourist expert, Laura V’s top tips and advice to help keep your dog calm for the next celebration in your area.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead More0 Comments
Sun Protection For PetsByLaura Vissaritis14 November 2019With Aussie’s sun loving approach to life, we all know the importance of the slip, slop, slap. But what about our pets? Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead More0 Comments
How to Stop Your Dog Pulling on a LeadByLaura Vissaritis28 May 2019Learning to walk on the lead correctly is an important skill for your dog or puppy to learn if you both want to have fun going on walks together. This is a learned behaviour and can be managed easily with the right training. Here’s animal behaviourist, Laura V’s guide on how to stop your dog pulling on the lead.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Training Your PetRead More0 Comments
Teaching Your Dog to Come When CalledByLaura Vissaritis06 May 2019One of the most important things you can teach your dog, is to come back when it’s called. However, it’s also one of the most difficult things to train successfully? With this mind, Animal behaviourist Laura V shares the best approach to get a reliable recall.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Training Your PetRead More0 Comments
Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?ByLaura Vissaritis11 April 2019Protecting our pooches against potentially devastating diseases is absolutely crucial and the question of whether owners should vaccinate our dogs continues to spark interest. In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviourist Laura V shares her expert knowledge on common vaccines, the possible risks associated and when you should vaccinate your dog.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead More0 Comments
Can Animals Feel LonelinessByLaura Vissaritis04 April 2019Many people wonder if, when their pet is alone during the day, they ever get lonely. Unfortunately, guilty-pet-owners out there, the answer is yes. Animals are capable of feeling a number of emotions, and loneliness is one of them. With this in mind, animal behaviourist Laura V shares some tips to help alleviate your pet’s distress when they’re left alone.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead More0 Comments
Why Is My Dog Eating Grass?ByLaura Vissaritis14 March 2019Most dog owners have seen their dog eat grass, or heard the advice that it’s because they’re unwell, stressed, or perhaps they just like the taste. The good news is that it’s actually a very normal behaviour for our furry friends. In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviourist, Laura V explores the many different reasons why.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead More0 Comments
Why Does My Dog Hate the Postie?ByLaura Vissaritis06 March 2019Does your dog often bark at the Postie? Dog are naturally territorial, and the Postie can be someone who routinely imposes on your dog’s territory. With this in mind, we caught up with animal behaviourist expert, Laura V who shares why our furry friends defend their boundaries.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead More0 Comments
Toxic Plants for CatsByLaura Vissaritis15 February 2019Did you know there are several flowers and plants that are toxic to cats? Animal behaviourist Laura V shares the importance of knowing what flowers, plants and household items might be dangerous to your cats and what signs and symptoms you should be looking out for.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead More0 Comments