A professional Pet Behaviour Therapy aimed at helping pets with behaviour problems, improving the quality of life for pets and their owners. Instincts has been helping pets with their owners since July 1995 through referrals from veterinary practices within the South West. Referrals have involved behaviour problems with dogs and cats, an increasing number of horses, with the occasional rabbit, parrot or exotic pet. Fiona Warstat has eight years experience as a veterinary nurse, working with a small animal practice in Surrey and a mixed practice in Somerset, before specialising in Pet Behaviour Counselling. Having completed the Introduction, Advanced and Diploma courses with COAPE, Fiona regularly attends seminars, meetings and courses, is one of an international network of Pet Behaviour Counsellors.

Adult Learning and Leisure Practical Animal Behaviour Workshop Saturday 24th May 2008 10am – 4pm Hatch Beauchamp Village Hall Taunton Tutor: Fiona Warstat Dip.CABT What is it? This is a one-day workshop, learning the theory behind how animals learn, communicate and display emotion - with practical demonstrations using dogs. Tel: 0845 688 0488 to book your place (course code: MA7TAF21) more information here........

The Need For Pet Behaviour Counselling

A 'difficult' pet, that does not behave as its owner thinks it should, can cause relationship problems within a household. The causes of problems are multiple, sometimes combining a clinical and behavioural origin.

With specialist, experienced help, many of these problems can be overcome, and a difficult pet becomes a close companion.

 

 

 

Canine behavioural problems can be treated - such as:

• Aggression
• Destructiveness
• Nervousness
• House soiling
• Livestock chasing
• Excessive barking
• Self mutilation
• Hyperactivity/boisterousness
• Problems in the car

Feline behavioural problems can also be treated - such as:

• House soiling
• Indoor spraying
• Aggression
• Nervousness
• Pica
• Self mutilation