Behaviour
Animal Behaviour
Why animals do what they do: communication, body language, stress signals and behaviour change.
All Animal Behaviour articles
19 articles
CommunicationReading Dog Body Language
Dogs communicate continuously and subtly. Learning the early signals prevents most bites and most misunderstandings.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
CommunicationUnderstanding Cat Body Language
Tail position, ear angle, pupil size and the slow blink — what cats are actually telling you.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
AnxietySeparation-Related Behaviour in Dogs
Why dogs panic when left alone, how to diagnose it properly, and the gradual protocol that actually resolves it.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Common problemsWhy Your Cat Scratches Furniture — and What to Do
Scratching is normal, necessary and cannot be stopped. It can absolutely be redirected.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Common problemsResource Guarding: Why It Happens and How to Reduce It Safely
Guarding food, toys or spaces is a normal, if uncomfortable, survival behaviour — and management comes before any confrontation.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Family and householdPreparing a Dog for a New Baby
The groundwork that reduces stress for the dog and risk for the baby, started well before the due date.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Common problemsRedirected Aggression in Cats
Why a cat that saw something upsetting through the window can suddenly attack the nearest housemate — human or feline.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Feline social behaviourMulti-Cat Households: Resources, Not Personalities
Most tension between cats is an environmental problem wearing a behavioural disguise. How to count resources, read the subtle signs of conflict, and reintroduce cats that have fallen out.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-15
Puppy developmentThe Puppy Socialisation Window, Used Properly
Why the first months matter so much, what quality exposure looks like, and how to avoid the flooding that creates the fears you were trying to prevent.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
CommunicationReading Canine Body Language Before the Growl
Dogs signal discomfort long before they snap. Learning the early, quiet signals prevents most bites and makes daily handling kinder.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
BirdsParrot Enrichment and Feather Plucking: Meeting a Clever Bird's Needs
Feather damaging is often a sign of unmet needs or illness. Foraging, flight, sleep and social time form the core of prevention.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-21
Social behaviourBonding Rabbits: Introducing a New Companion Safely
Rabbits need company of their own kind. How to introduce two rabbits step by step and read the signs.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Family lifeDogs and Children: Keeping Everyone Safe
Most bites to children come from a familiar dog at home. Simple rules and supervision prevent them.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-15
Family lifeLiving With More Than One Cat
How to reduce tension between cats by sharing out resources and space.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
Fear and anxietyHelping Pets Cope With Fireworks
Preparing a safe den, managing the night itself, and longer-term help for noise fears.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-21
AnxietySeparation Anxiety in Dogs: A Step-by-Step Plan
A gradual, reward-based plan for teaching a dog to feel safe alone, and when to involve a vet or behaviourist.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Enrichment13 Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas
Practical ways to keep indoor cats active, curious and content using play, food puzzles, height and scent.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
CommunicationDog Stress Signals: Ears, Tail, Mouth and Posture
Ears, tail, mouth and posture: a practical guide to what dogs are telling you, including early stress signals.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-15
Household introductionsIntroducing a Dog to a Resident Cat Safely
A slow, structured introduction plan that protects a cat's sense of safety while teaching a dog calm behaviour around it.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-21