Category Archives: Behaviour

One of the biggest reasons a client brings their dog to the vet is for behaviour-related issues.
Below are our posts related to dog-behaviour to help reduce those troubling behaviours and help your dog have a happy life. Also check out our pages related specifically to everyday training.

Why should I desex my dog?

Posted on Dec 21, 2011 by KK

There are many advantages to having your dog desexed. Desexing prevents the conception of puppies and eliminates the sexual urge. We remove the ovaries and uterus in the female and the testes in males.   Dogs and bitches are usually desexed … Continue reading →

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Nuisance barkers

Posted on Dec 21, 2011 by KK

Unwanted barking irritates owners and neighbours alike. Some dogs bark a lot because of: 1. Boredom – the dog that’s home alone a lot Breeds such as Border collies, Kelpies and Cattle dogs were bred to work and are happiest … Continue reading →

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Your dog eats what????? Dogs who eat faeces

Posted on Dec 7, 2011 by KK

Coprophagia is the ingestion of a dog’s own or other pets’ faeces. While offensive to us it is normal for bitches with young pups and pups exploring their environment. It is only dangerous to dogs if they ingest parasites with … Continue reading →

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