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...
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....