Taking the lead

March 31, 2023July 9, 2019 by katemallatratt

Taking the lead Considering your dog’s needs on walks by Kate Mallatratt A Dip CBM, PPG, Canine Behaviourist This article was first printed in Animal Therapy Magazine Issue 15 February 2019 pp 26-29. Reproduced with kind permission from the editor. To visit their website, please go to: www.animaltherapymedia.co.uk Walks are joyful times for many dogs. © …

The nose that knows

March 31, 2023December 7, 2018 by katemallatratt

The nose that knows A dog’s breathtaking world of scent by Kate Mallatratt A Dip CBM, PPG, Canine Behaviourist This article was first printed in Animal Therapy Magazine Issue 14 Autumn 2018 pp 20 – 23. Reproduced with kind permission from the editor. To visit their website, please go to: www.animaltherapymedia.co.uk “We might notice if our coffee’s been sweetened …

Biting the hand that feeds you…

March 31, 2023August 1, 2018 by katemallatratt

Biting the hand that feeds you… Tips for resource and food guarding by Kate Mallatratt A Dip CBM, PPG, Canine Behaviourist This article was first printed in Animal Therapy Magazine Issue 13 Summer 2018 pp 21-23. Reproduced with kind permission from the editor. To visit their website, please go to: www.animaltherapymedia.co.uk The small dog’s body tensed. The half-moon whites …

Dogs just want to have fun!

March 31, 2023June 11, 2018 by katemallatratt

Dogs just want to have fun! Play for health and wellbeing by Kate Mallatratt A Dip CBM, PPG, Canine Behaviourist This article was first printed in Animal Therapy Magazine Issue 12 Spring 2018 pp 26-29. Reproduced with kind permission from the editor. To visit their website, please go to: www.animaltherapymedia.co.uk Puppy Pickle entertaining himself with a rope ball © …

Let sleeping dogs lie

March 31, 2023February 7, 2018 by katemallatratt

Let sleeping dogs lie Good quality rest is essential for health and wellbeing by Kate Mallatratt A Dip CBM, ICB, PPG, Canine Behaviourist This article was first printed in Animal Therapy Magazine Issue 11 January 2018 pp 22 – 25. Reproduced with kind permission from the editor. To visit their website, please go to: www.animaltherapymedia.co.uk “This morning I heard her …

Is your dog dying of boredom?

March 31, 2023November 3, 2017 by katemallatratt

Is your dog dying of boredom? How home enrichment boosts the health and wellbeing of our canine family This article was first printed in Animal Therapy Magazine Issue 10 Autumn 2017 pp 18-21. Reproduced with kind permission from the editor. by Kate Mallatratt A Dip CBM, ICB, PPG, Canine Behaviourist WHEN canine behaviourist Shay Kelly set up his Canine …

Coping with confinement – a guide to crate training

March 31, 2023August 2, 2017 by katemallatratt

This article was first printed in Animal Therapy Magazine Issue 9 Summer 2017 pp 36-38. Reproduced with kind permission from the editor. Golden Retriever Phoebe took three months to crate-train when she was 9 months old, and now enjoys her crate rest As the owner of a Golden Retriever with a cruciate ligament injury I know only too …

Priceless gifts …and stocking fillers

March 31, 2023December 1, 2016 by katemallatratt

Christmas is a time for giving. We share presents with family, friends and colleagues, and our dogs are often included. But money can’t buy everything…

Coping with fireworks

March 31, 2023October 13, 2016 by katemallatratt

As the leaves start to turn, mornings get chillier, walks get wetter and floors get muddier, we know Autumn is upon us. Clocks go back, evenings get darker and we turn our thoughts to winter celebrations – Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas and New Year.