Well known South African animal behaviorist Glynne Anderson writes and responds on dogs, cats, bunnies, horses and other pets - and their owners - behaving badly, and how to correct them, feed them, train them and treat them. Have your say! Post your thoughts and comments. Enjoy Glynne's semi-humorous style.
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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
Many people own dogs who are scared of strangers. Jill’s rescue dog gets nervous and barks when people come to her house. What can be done? Continue Reading
This pet owner is concerned about balancing her pet’s diet. Glynne gives some pointers on how to tell if your dog is hungry and how to solve seemingly constant hunger. Continue Reading
This Q&A gives some valuable information on preventing a strange cat from entering your house, using a microchip cat flap. Continue Reading
I felt so stupid as the tears welled in my eyes and started running down my cheeks while I watched the event taking place in the main arena! I tried to figure our why I had been moved to tears because the performing dogs I was watching weren’t bad enough for me to cry …and nor were they good enough either!
I wondered what had triggered my emotional meltdown, aware that the crowd around me of about 500 strong was all laughing and clapping at the antics of the performance in the ring. And as I watched the cast of 30 dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages doing their thing for their handlers, who incidentally also came in a wide variety of sizes and ages, I was deeply touched. 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
Watch this adorable cartoon - one of a series called Simon’s Cat - in which an irritating cat does everything he can to annoy his owner. Continue Reading
This little baby red panda lost its mother - luckily, it was adopted by a Momma cat who had just given birth. Watch the video! Continue Reading
This Q&A concerns the question of what really happens when you cremate your dog. Continue Reading
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