behaviour Archive

  • Canine commercial breeding establishments may adopt dogs out to homes once their production levels deteriorate. How do these dogs cope? A new study has looked at this and Dr Jo comments...

    Are puppy farm dogs stressed?

    Posted on November 16, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Canine commercial breeding establishments may adopt dogs out to homes once their production levels deteriorate. How do these dogs cope? A new study has looked at this and Dr Jo comments...

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  • I am not a dog whisperer. Although many people like to refer to me in this way. I tend to take it as a compliment but then set the record...

    Whispering… what’s the secret?

    Posted on March 7, 2011 | 2 Comments
    I am not a dog whisperer. Although many people like to refer to me in this way. I tend to take it as a compliment but then set the record...

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  • Quora is a site where questions can be answered by experts and by people with experience of a similar nature. I am answering some questions there on pets and their...

    Dr Joanne Righetti on Quora

    Posted on January 23, 2011 | No Comments
    Quora is a site where questions can be answered by experts and by people with experience of a similar nature. I am answering some questions there on pets and their...

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  • Kings & Queens of the pet world Cats make wonderful pets. They can be left at home all day, relatively peacefully. They fit into your couch potato lifestyle, most of...

    Cat-alyst

    Posted on September 10, 2010 | 9 Comments
    Kings & Queens of the pet world Cats make wonderful pets. They can be left at home all day, relatively peacefully. They fit into your couch potato lifestyle, most of...

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  • Do you have a gender preference when it comes to selecting a cat or dog for your family?

    Boys vs Girls

    Posted on July 8, 2010 | 6 Comments
    Do you have a gender preference when it comes to selecting a cat or dog for your family?

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  • Why.. oh why do some animals love to roll in mud? Yes biologically it’s great. Deals with parasites, disguises smells, cools you down. This does not explain why one dog...

    Dog in mud

    Posted on February 8, 2010 | 3 Comments
    Why.. oh why do some animals love to roll in mud? Yes biologically it’s great. Deals with parasites, disguises smells, cools you down. This does not explain why one dog...

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