If we are asking an animal to do something then we generally expect them to do it.  There's a really strong feeling (and I'm not only talking of aversive trainers) that humans are in charge and animals have to do as we say.  I argue that it doesn't have to be this way. I first … Continue reading Should we allow animals to say NO?

Pet owners may be attracted to the use of homeopathy as a natural alternative to conventional treatments.  The lack of side effects compared to the possible side effects of modern medicines is indeed appealing.  Practitioners of homeopathy believe that particular substances, when repeatedly diluted, may be used to treat the underlying cause of particular symptoms.  … Continue reading WOULD YOU USE HOMEOPATHY ON YOUR PETS?