This dog owner is concerned over his Cocker Spaniel’s behaviour. It seems as if she has a vision problem, because she chases invisible “bugs. Is this the case, or is it something else entirely? Continue Reading

Winifred has a problem - a spraying cat, who messes on the furniture, her handbag and more. Why is her beloved pet doing this, and what can be done to stop the behaviour? Continue Reading

Joyce’s spaniel has been displaying obsessive behaviour. He wants to play fetch all day long. What does Glynne have to say about this dog’s obsession? Continue Reading

My parrot has been getting more and more aggressive towards humans so much so, I can’t even touch her anymore because she tries to bite me and quite honestly I am scared… Continue Reading

Recently I had a spate of aggression and hyperactivity cases - not only involving dogs but also cats and a parrot too. It’s funny how specific behaviour seems to go in runs. Maybe I should check the calendar which might just hold the answer. After all, the moon does influence the tides, and the tides influence sea life, there is no question about that, but scientists have also discovered oysters for example, even if taken many miles away from their ocean homes, reacted to specific phases of the moon. Continue Reading

Amber’s two dogs, one bigger and the other smaller, have started attacking each other when barking at the gate. How can she stop this destructive behaviour without compromising her security? Continue Reading

Chantal has adopted a new cat who has now started using her bedroom floor as a litter box.  How can she stop her cat messing in inappropriate places? Continue Reading

Kath adopted a little puppy she found wandering the streets. From his behaviour, she feels as if he has been mistreated in the past, as he is terrified of loud noises and voices. How can she potty train her fearful puppy so that she does not have to raise her voice? Continue Reading

Whether you have a dog, a cat, a canary, a pig or a human child, scientific evidence is growing stronger by the day that early trauma and stress causes life long problems which radically affect social behaviour, life skills, emotions, intelligence and ultimately survival and life span in all animals. Continue Reading

Do you live in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town or Durban?

Would you like to spend a morning with Pet Shrink Glynne Anderson at a “Dog behaviour secrets” workshop?
Four hours of intriguing interactive discussion and advice about your dog’s health and behaviour.
Interested?
Email Glynne with your name, city and cellphone number:
k9acad@iafrica.com