Behaviour Editor
Priya Raman, MSc Animal Behaviour, CCAB
Certified clinical animal behaviourist working with dogs and cats in referral practice. Focused on translating behavioural science into practical, welfare-first advice for ordinary households.
Written by Priya Raman
The First 24 Hours With a New Pet
Calm, quiet and predictable beats exciting. What to do — and what to resist doing — on day one.
Priya Raman · 6 min read · Updated 2026-06-11
Bringing a pet homeIntroducing a New Cat to a Resident Cat
A staged, scent-first introduction over two to four weeks prevents most long-term multi-cat conflict.
Priya Raman · 8 min read · Updated 2026-08-22
Seasonal careFireworks, Thunderstorms and Noise Fear
What actually helps a frightened animal during loud events, and what to plan weeks in advance.
Priya Raman · 7 min read · Updated 2026-08-25
New pet guidesThe Complete New Kitten Guide
Litter training, play biting, indoor safety, vaccination and how to raise a confident adult cat.
Priya Raman · 12 min read · Updated 2026-08-19
CommunicationReading Dog Body Language
Dogs communicate continuously and subtly. Learning the early signals prevents most bites and most misunderstandings.
Priya Raman · 9 min read · Updated 2026-08-07
CommunicationUnderstanding Cat Body Language
Tail position, ear angle, pupil size and the slow blink — what cats are actually telling you.
Priya Raman · 7 min read · Updated 2026-07-31
AnxietySeparation-Related Behaviour in Dogs
Why dogs panic when left alone, how to diagnose it properly, and the gradual protocol that actually resolves it.
Priya Raman · 11 min read · Updated 2026-08-26
Common problemsWhy Your Cat Scratches Furniture — and What to Do
Scratching is normal, necessary and cannot be stopped. It can absolutely be redirected.
Priya Raman · 6 min read · Updated 2026-08-13
EquipmentCat Litter Types Compared: Clumping, Crystal, Paper and Wood
The practical differences between litter materials, and why the litter itself is often the reason a cat stops using the tray.
Priya Raman · 6 min read · Updated 2026-08-14
Behaviour researchDoes Your Dog Actually Feel Guilty? What the Studies Show
The 'guilty look' is one of the most studied — and most misread — expressions in dog behaviour research. Here is what the evidence actually supports.
Priya Raman · 7 min read · Updated 2026-08-16
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Positive Reinforcement Training: How and Why It Works
The evidence behind reward-based training, and why aversive methods carry documented welfare and safety risks.
Tom Brennan · 9 min read · Updated 2026-08-18
Human-animal interactionThe Science of the Human–Animal Bond
What research does and does not show about living with animals and human wellbeing.
Lucy Fernandes · 10 min read · Updated 2026-07-16