Pet Sense - dog, cat & rabbit behaviour

09/09/2025

Case studies (for any level of behaviourist) for the rest of the year are as follows:
1. Dachshund showing guarding behaviour of food, chews and resting places - Friday 12th Sept 11am
2. Jack Russell with multiple presenting signs including toileting in the home when left alone; aggressive behaviour towards visitors, the resident child & baby; difficulties walking him; generally appearing to have high anxiety levels - Friday 11th Oct 11am
3. Cockerpoo barking when segregated from the owner & left home alone - Tuesday 11th Nov 11am
4. Miniature Poodle aggressing towards co-habiting Border Terrier - Wednesday 3rd Dec 11am

More info & book here: https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product-category/mentoring/

03/09/2025

Next online interactive case study- Friday 12th September, 11am

Dachshund showing ‘guarding’ behaviour around food, chews and when resting on the sofa.

Join Rosie for 2.5 hours online to work through a real-life behaviour case study – from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited spaces to allow for open discussion – cameras and microphones can be on or off, but contribution to the discussion is expected via typed chat if preference is to have microphone off. The session is not recorded- live attendees only!

Suitable for all levels of experience, from students to behaviourists seeing cases.

More info & book here:

Case Study - Dog showing guarding behaviour around food, chews and when resting on the sofa Join Rosie for 2.5 hours online to work through a real-life behaviour case study - from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited spaces to allow for open discussion – cameras and micropho...

20/08/2025

Mentoring programme spaces are opening again on 1st September, for anyone in the training or behaviour industry, or those working with domestic pets who have an interest in behaviour (e.g. dog walkers, home boarders, breeders, vets, vet nurses etc) - just £27 per month!
Whether we are discussing anonymised case queries, business strategies or marketing, sharing training videos, cheerleading or providing moral support in a sometimes challenging industry, mentoring allows for both personal & business growth. Don't just take my word for it, here are what some of my current mentees have to say:
“Rosie is an amazing mentor. She is extremely supportive and knowledgeable, and I am very grateful for having had the opportunity to be a part of her mentorship program.”
“Rosie’s mentoring group has been absolutely amazing! It is a lovely place where we can discuss different scenarios and cases with the others in the group. Rosie holds monthly chats to discuss different topics and has an incredible wealth of knowledge and expertise.”
For more info & testimonials, click here: www.pet-sense.co.uk/mentoring

07/08/2025

🚨WEBINAR ALERT!🚨
Dogs are a social species and it’s normal for them to prefer to have the choice of company over isolation.
Puppies need to be taught independence and that it’s ok to be left alone, and some might need help learning not to fall apart if they can’t follow their human everywhere.
Rescue dogs have already suffered loss of an attachment figure & some might have experienced additional trauma that makes them more likely to struggle when separated from their caregiver.
And some dogs may develop difficulties with segregation, confinement or being left home alone for various reasons.
To get a better understanding of separation issues, I’ve put together a 1hour webinar for just £15 - as a starting point to help you and your dog: https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product/separation-issues-in-dogs-webinar/

17/07/2025

Very proud to have been a (tiny) part of this show featuring my good friends and colleagues Andy, Amy & James at The Grove Vets. Episode 2 goes live tomorrow Friday 18th at 2pm and covers several behavioural topics, from the impact of castration on behaviour, to keeping vet visits low stress - plus a snippet of a behaviour case I've been working with 👀. If you can't watch live, all episodes can already be found on ITVX

20/05/2025

Last chance for student/provisional behaviourists or trainers to book onto the next Online Interactive Case Study on Thursday 22nd May at 6pm - a dog who is struggling with the introduction of a puppy
More info & book here:

Case Study - Dog who is struggling with the arrival of a new puppy in the home Join Rosie for 2.5 hours online to work through a real-life behaviour case study - from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited spaces to allow for open discussion – cameras and microphones can be on...

24/04/2025

More upcoming Online Interactive Case Studies - suitable for all levels of experience, from students to behaviourists seeing cases. Join me to work through a real-life behaviour case study – from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning.

Weds 30th April 6pm - Agoraphobic collie
Fri 9th May 11am - Dog not coping with new baby
Thurs 22nd May 6pm - Dog not coping with new puppy
Fri 13th June 11am - Cat attacking owner
Mon 23rd June 6pm - Dog showing aggression to owners
Fri 4th July 11am - Dog showing possessive behaviour around resources
Weds 16th July 6pm - Dog with multiple presenting signs

More information & book here:
https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product-category/mentoring/

07/04/2025

NEXT ONLINE INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY for provisional or candidate behaviourists or those wishing to gain more confidence with working through cases:
A dog who is reluctant to leave the house - Wednesday 30th April 6pm

Join me for 2.5 hours online to work through a real-life behaviour case study – from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited spaces to allow for open discussion – cameras and microphones can be on or off, but contribution to the discussion is expected via typed chat if preference is to have microphone off.

More info & book here: https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product/case-study-agoraphobic-dog-wednesday-30th-april-6pm/

23/03/2025

Next Online Interactive Case Study for students & those wishing to gain experience & confidence with behaviour cases - Friday 4th April 11am, a dog scared of fireworks & other noises. More details & book here:

Case Study - Dog scared of fireworks Join Rosie for 2.5 hours online to work through a real-life behaviour case study - from history taking to diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited spaces to allow for open discussion – cameras and microphones can be on or off, but contribution to the discussio...

13/03/2025

Next interactive case study for student/provisional level behaviourists or those seeking to gain more confidence/experience with cases - Friday 21st March 11am: Dog reactivity to people & other dogs on walks.

Feedback from the last case study includes: "Just wanted to say credit where credit's due that was hands down the best most informative case study I have done and I have done a lot!!!"

I do like to put on my best acting skills whilst playing the client 💁‍♀️

A few spaces left - book here:
https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product/case-study-reactive-dog-friday-21st-march-11am/

If you can't make the next one, check out other upcoming interactive case studies here: https://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product-category/mentoring/

26/02/2025

Last chance to book onto Thursday’s interactive case study (11am) on a dog & cat struggling to live together & the cat toileting on beds.
Join me to work out exactly why the cat is toileting on beds & advice on how it can be resolved.

Other upcoming case studies include:
Weds 12th March 6pm - dogs fighting in the home (2 spaces remaining)
Fri 21st March 11am - reactive dog on walks
Friday 4th April 11am - dog fearful of fireworks
Weds 30th April 6pm - agoraphobic dog
Friday 9th May 11am - dog reacting to new baby
Thursday 22nd May 6pm - dog reacting to new puppy
Friday 13th June 11am - cat attacking owners
Monday 23rd June 6pm - dog showing aggression to owners

More info & book here: http://www.pet-sense.co.uk/product-category/mentoring

Feedback of previous case studies include "That was excellent - I really enjoyed it. Could you please send me the link so I can book others please"
“The session was so helpful, dare I say more useful than any of my course”
“Thank you so much. I’ve really enjoyed this and will be booking onto the next one”
“Thank you. I learned a lot”
“Thank you that was great”

21/02/2025

WINDOW WATCHING:
For many dogs, having a clear view outside their home can trigger reactive behaviour. The sound of any external noise causes them to rush to the window & bark at any cat, person, car, dog, squirrel or any other potential territory invader that they see. And they can feel very frustrated if the trigger remains outside despite them shouting at them to go away, or keeps returning (the postman gets told every day to get lost yet they still come back!). When the trigger does move away, the barking is reinforced - they believe they are successfully scaring them away from their territory.

In these cases, I recommend blocking access to the window, either by moving furniture or using opaque frosting, to prevent them from rehearsing the behaviour.

But not all dogs react this way. Some simply enjoy watching the world go by without any drama. In certain situations, I’ve even advised owners to remove window frosting that another professional suggested, and instead offer a comfy bed by the window, turning it into their own "real-life TV."

Is your dog a peaceful window watcher or a territorial guard? 🐾👀