Dr Kate Mornement on aggressive pets in vet clinics

Dr Mornement is an Applied Animal Behaviourist and Consultant with a PhD in canine behavior. She also has a Bachelor of Science with first class Honours in Zoology, Animal Behaviour, which she completed at LaTrobe University in Melbourne, Victoria. She consults to pet owners and those working professionally with animals, is a media spokesperson, educator and expert witness. Kate is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers in Australia, the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, the Association of Animal Behaviour Professionals and the Parrot Society of Australia. Topics include: Kate shares what sparked her interest to become an Animal Behaviourist. What services are offered at Pets Behaving Badly? What are Kate’s main interests in animal behaviour? Common behavioural issues that Dr Mornement gets presented with. The importance in understanding training techniques. Why dogs and cats display aggression and the best way to manage it. How can we tell if a pet is feeling anxious and frightened and might resort to aggression? What can a pet owner do to make their pet less anxious about visiting the vet? Kate discusses some strategies on how veterinary staff can avoid injuries from aggressive animals. Do pets have a predisposition to being aggressive or does the behaviour develop over time? You can reach Kate on her website, petsbehavingbadly.com.au, or Facebook, Pets Behaving Badly – Solutions with Dr Kate, and Instagram, petbehaviourist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.