behaviour Archives

Raising puppies to prevent behaviour problems – Crufts 2019 article

Understanding common dog behaviour problems is the first step to preventing them, writes Rosie Bescoby, Clinical Animal Behaviourist at Pet Sense. Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting time for the family but can be an overwhelming experience for the pup – it is usually the first time the puppy has been separated from its mum, littermates, familiar people and surroundings. The first few days and weeks in a puppy’s new home are significant in terms of emotional development – a puppy’s perception of the world can be permanently influenced by new experiences at this stage in its life. […]

By petsense|2020-05-01T12:34:26+01:00March 7th, 2019|Dogs|0 Comments

The link between pain and behaviour

Recently I was referred a case of a fearful dog. The referring vet was suspicious that the dog had something medically abnormal and had run some bloods but wanted the client to receive some behavioural advice whilst waiting for the results. Laika the young rescue dog was a little joy when I met her. A tiny little Staffie-cross who quickly requested some cuddles. She was adorable. Laika was tiny because she was underweight. The owners struggled to get weight on her and this was the vet’s main concern and reason for investigation. Although Laika was initiating cuddles during my […]

By petsense|2020-05-01T12:39:02+01:00August 20th, 2017|Dogs, Pet News|0 Comments

Part 1 – Getting a Rescue Dog vs a Puppy

Many people dismiss the idea of getting a rescue dog due to the paranoia of ending up with a dog with “baggage”, or because they don’t want to miss out on the cute puppy phase of development. It is often assumed – or hoped – that obtaining a puppy means it can be shaped into the dream dog. But the realities are quite different: 1 in 5 people who buy a puppy don’t have that puppy 3 years later. Even well-researched puppies with experienced owners are not immune from developing behavioural problems. Many rescue dogs are looking for new homes […]

By petsense|2020-05-01T12:43:14+01:00November 15th, 2016|Dogs, Pet News|0 Comments

Thank you very much Rosie for all your helpful advice. It was really very interesting and useful and has given me lots to think about….

Pica - kitten problem prevention phone consult

Harry was a rescue dog. Whilst in kennels he became very stressed and was constantly barking at other dogs. Rosie assessed him for us and…

Andy & Harry

Brilliant advice on my cat troubles, so quick, helpful and thorough. Thank you very much!…

Auden & Becca

This is sending a MASSIVE “Thank You!” to Rosie Bescoby, for all of her support with our feuding bulldogs! (I have been recommending Rosie’s expertise…

Enid & Stella