by Janet Cutler | Apr 4, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
What is an ethogram? When studying or observing animal behaviour, one of the most important things to do is describe the behaviour so that it can be measured. In ethology, or the scientific study of animal behaviour, this is done using an ethogram. An ethogram is a...
by Janet Cutler | Mar 21, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
If I was asked what the most misunderstood thing about dog behaviour is, I would probably say tail wagging. I’ve overheard parents telling children that a dog is friendly because it’s tail is wagging, and have seen people walking past a very anxious dog and talking...
by Janet Cutler | Mar 19, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered WHY your pet does something they do? As a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, this is probably the question I get asked the most. Often, we want to know why an animal does something that may worry or bother us, so that it can be changed. In...
by Janet Cutler | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
If you’re looking for a trainer, behaviour consultant, or behaviorist, you may have noticed that some have science-based, evidence-based, or similar language on their website. While using the latest science is pretty obvious to be beneficial for our pets, why would...
by Janet Cutler | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
One of the largest problems with animal welfare in our household pets is their lack of stimulation, or boredom. This can lead to many behaviour problems, but you may simply notice that your dog or cat isn’t doing much during the day. They could likely benefit from...
