This pet owner regrets not taking her misbehaving dogs to puppy socialisation classes. Glynne provides some more details below… Continue Reading

My plea this week is to parents … please do not get a dog to solve your kids’ behaviour problems … it simply won’t work!
Every week I’m flooded with questions asking, typically, what type of dog to get for little Johnny aged 4 who’s climbing walls, swinging from the chandeliers and totally out of control - but his doting Mom, in her wisdom, hopes all it will take is a Staffie puppy to put Monster kid back on terra firma tracks! Continue Reading

Gaynor would like some of Glynne’s advice on how best to care for her new cat. Glynne answers such questions as “does tinned food cause crystals in cats’ stomachs?” and more…  Continue Reading

Today’s article is about a gorgeous cat named Seville, who one day started spraying on her owner and in other inappropriate places. For the last two years, since she had been a kitten, she had never given her folks a moment’s trouble … but recently things had taken a turn for the worse. About a month ago, one evening, she climbed onto her moms lap, as she was accustomed, but instead of settling down for her evening cat-nap during the news, she unexpectedly stood up, positioned herself for action, twitched her tail and sprayed one accurate body shot to the torso, drenching her dumbstruck mom in warm pussy-cat piddle! Continue Reading

This may just be one of the most embarrassing situations you can find yourself in - visitors are over and your sweet loveable dog wanders over and starts humping their leg. Many pet owners battle with this behaviour problem. Here is Glynne’s advice… Continue Reading

I have known people to sell up and move elsewhere because they just can’t take their neighbours and the pets next door one more minute. And if that’s not drastic enough, I also know of several cases where poison has been use to settle the score, not to mention a well placed bullet resulting in a life wasted in jail. Selfish neighbours and their beloved, badly behaved pets are the reason for such animosity. But don’t worry, hope is at hand… Continue Reading

Mandy’s cat has a serious problem with biting and scratching her owners. Whats the best way to discourage this aggressive feline’s behaviour? Continue Reading

Nikki’s dog’s behaviour has changed since being castrated. He is now extremely moody and aggressive. Can anything be done? Continue Reading

John would like more information on why castration with two male dogs in a household leads to aggression and behavioural problems. Attached is a paper by Larry S. Katz, PHD, which further explains the risks of castration. Continue Reading

This concerned pet owner has a female dog who is apparently scared of children. The moment they start running around and being loud, she gets nervous and attempts to bite them - this is very strange behaviour. With a new toddler soon to be around, how can her owner put a stop to this? Continue Reading