My cat is being aggressive towards my other cat, what should I do?
Aggression is one of the most common problems seen in behavioural practice. Aggression can be defined as a threat, challenge or...
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My dog is digging up the garden, what should I do?
Digging is a normal dog behaviour. A dog who digs is not being disobedient. Dogs may dig to help them... -
What can I do if my dog is anxious when I’m not at home?
Dogs are highly social animals who generally prefer to live in groups. Many dogs can become anxious when separated from... -
What is a dangerous dog?
A dog that aggressively attacks a person or other animal, causing physical injury or death is classed as a dangerous... -
What should I do if my dog or puppy is chewing excessively?
Chewing is part of normal dog behaviour. Puppies investigate their environment by sniffing and chewing on objects. Puppies also tend... -
Should I use an anti-barking collar on my dog?
The RSPCA is opposed to the use of anti-barking collars that deliver aversive stimuli such as high-pitched sounds, electric shocks,... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on dominance dog training?
In recent years there has been resurgence in popularity of dog training methods that espouse “dominance” models of dog behaviour.... -
How should I care for my pets during fireworks displays?
Across Australia, there are many celebrations that may involve fireworks. Unfortunately, many animals are terrified by firework displays, and these... -
How can I stop my dog jumping the fence and running away?
If your dog is jumping the fence and running away, the first step is to work out why. When you... -
How do I stop my cat from scratching the furniture?
If you have a cat that scratches the furniture or carpet, you are not alone. This is a common behaviour... -
How do I stop a neighbour’s cat from entering and toileting in my yard?
RSPCA Australia encourages owners to contain of cats within their property boundaries to help protect cats from disease and injury,... -
My cat is very active at night and keeps waking me up, what should I do?
Some cats are active at night, or are awake and ‘raring to go’ very early in the morning. Since many... -
My neighbour’s dog is constantly barking and disturbing me, what should I do?
Barking can be a source of annoyance and frustration for neighbours. Barking is a natural behaviour of dogs so if... -
What causes dogs to bark excessively?
Barking is a normal behaviour in dogs. Humans have encouraged and selected for barking over generations of domestication. What constitutes... -
Why is my cat urinating inappropriately?
Feline inappropriate urination (urinating in the wrong place) can be quite common. It often involves the cat urinating outside their... -
My cat is being aggressive towards me, what should I do?
There are many different reasons why cats might be aggressive towards their owner or other people. To be able to... -
What are the main reasons that cats are surrendered to the RSPCA?
Cats are surrendered to the RSPCA for a wide range of reasons, including behavioural problems, medical issues, and abandonment by... -
My dog is barking excessively, what should I do?
Dogs bark excessively for numerous reasons including boredom, excitement, distress, territorial defence and fear and anxiety. Therefore the solutions to... -
How can I help with my adopted greyhound’s behaviour?
Adopted greyhounds can do amazingly well considering that many are considerably disadvantaged by their start in life. Their different early... -
What is the best way to train my adopted greyhound?
Helping your dog to become a good canine companion is one of the most important responsibilities for every dog owner....