The Behaviour Vet Blog
Practical, evidence-based guidance from Dr. Daniela Zurr — written for the guardians living with the behaviour, not just the clinicians treating it.
Firework season is almost here. Bangs and rumbles are sudden, unpredictable and impossible for a dog to place — and repeated frightening events make noise sensitivity worse, not better. Five practical steps to reduce the fear at its source, and the signs that mean it's time to call a vet.
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Why mouthing and nipping are normal, what bite inhibition is, five practical steps to calmer behaviour — and how to tell normal puppy biting from something that needs a vet.
How to reduce noise exposure, build a safe haven your dog chooses for themselves, plan walks around the bangs — and recognise when fear needs veterinary treatment rather than management.
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Certified Behaviour Veterinarian and veterinary specialist in behaviour medicine, recognised by the German Veterinary Chamber. 25+ years in veterinary behavioural medicine, a doctorate from TiHo Hannover, and a Tellington TTouch Instructor for Companion Animals — one of only around 20 worldwide.
“It's not about whispering to the animal. It's about listening to what they're telling you.”
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General guidance takes you a long way. When it doesn't go far enough, a consultation gives you a plan built around the animal in front of you.