Certified Animal Behaviourist
David is a certified applied animal behaviourist (CAAB) specialising in separation anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding, fear responses, and inter-dog conflict. His guides help owners understand the function behind their pet's behaviour using humane, science-based modification strategies, drawing on CAAB, IAABC, and Fear Free Pets research.
Puppy daycare socialisation requires careful management of group size, staff ratios, and stress signals. This guide covers age-appropriate protocols, overstimulation warning signs, and essential questions to ask before enrolment.
Daycare staff who can read canine stress signals prevent bites, reduce injuries, and create safer play groups. This guide covers the body language cues, breed play differences, and intervention strategies every handler needs.
Introducing a puppy to a senior dog requires careful territory sharing, energy management, and feeding separation. This science based guide provides a day by day two week integration timeline.
Retired racing greyhounds transitioning to American homes face unique challenges shaped by climate extremes, state regulations, and the U.S. adoption landscape. This guide covers behavior, prey drive management, and practical care advice tailored to U.S. owners.
Retired greyhounds carry unique behavioural traits shaped by their racing background. This guide covers prey drive management, sleep nesting, transition timelines, and science based strategies for a smooth adoption.
Transitioning a rescue cat from shelter life to outdoor access requires careful, graduated steps. This guide covers territory marking, neighbour cat conflicts, and the safety milestones to reach before unsupervised outdoor time.
New bearded dragon owners often repeat the same preventable husbandry errors each spring. This guide covers UVB bulb replacement timing, basking temperature accuracy, insect overfeeding risks, and safe outdoor sun exposure setups.
Spring ventilation and feline safety can coexist. This guide covers mesh screens, catio kits, tilt window guards, and the behavioural science behind high rise syndrome in cats.
Late spring floods U.S. shelters with dogs whose stress behaviors can mask true temperament. Learn how to evaluate shelter dogs during peak intake season and set your new companion up for success at home.
Late spring shelter surges compromise screening quality and skew behaviour assessments. Learn how to ask the right questions and spot a dog's true temperament despite overcrowded conditions.
Anticipatory grief begins the moment a veterinarian raises euthanasia as an option. This guide walks through the emotional stages, quality of life assessments, and practical steps to prepare yourself and your family before the appointment.
Spring triggers a surge in territorial barking driven by increased foot traffic, wildlife activity, and open windows. This guide explains the behavioural science behind the spike and offers humane modification strategies owners can start today.