Pets' Corner : Advice: Pets behaving badly

Advice from pet behaviour consultant Lindy Metheringham who answers queries on troublesome animals and explains how their minds work.
The latest behaviour questions appear at the top of this page, with the previous questions arranged into topical sections at the bottom of the page. Please check to see if a question like yours has already been answered before sending in yours. You can either use the search facility, or look through the subsections at the bottom of the page.
Litter problems The most common behavioural problem encountered by cat owners is urination and defaecation outside the litter tray. Our pet behaviour specialist Lindy Metheringham offers advice on preventing this. More
Latest:
	Our cat is missing her feline companion. How can she get over the loss?
	A dog peeing on peoples' feet as well as owner
	A Golden Retriever bullying a Dalmation - what can we do?
	How to make a new kitten comfortable, and not let it become distant
	A new dog from a home, which is badly behaved, not letting its owners leave the house
	A Siamese cat peeing on beds. Why has this problem suddenly arisen?
	A growling and disagreeable puppy. What's the problem?
	A GSD behaving aggressively and barking at other dogs
	A cat which is urinating on the stairs - please help
	A cat with strange quirks, such as licking a pillow
	A hand-reared, three-legged cat which is very aggressive
	A dog weeing in the house since Bonfire Night - can we stop this?
	What is the temperament of a Golden Retriever?
	A former police dog that is suddenly aggressive
	A German Shepherd suddenly becomming aggressive when people leave
	A cat which won't use her litter tray
	A kitten suddenly not using her litter tray
	A dog having what appears to be an anxiety attack
	A change in a Poodle's behaviour - now more aggressive
Previous answers can be found in the sections below - please check to see if a similar question has already been answered before submitting your own question
Aggression \| Cat Behaviour \| Dog Behaviour \| Food/Drink Problems \| Loneliness/Anxiety \| Introducing Pets \| Miscellaneous \| Toilet Problems