Our behaviourists regularly write articles, speak on radio, contribute to texts and journals and carry out research projects.  Below are some of our current projects:

Investigation into Pets Fear of Thunderstorms!!!

Is your dog scared of Thunderstorms? SABS, in conjunction with the Charles Sturt University Veterinary School and HomeoPet, is running a trial investigating fear of thunderstorms in pets. We are assessing the effectiveness of a homeopathic remedy at relieving distress caused by storms in dogs and cats. This remedy is currently available from veterinarians for relieving anxiety in animals. To be included in the trial, animals must be older than 6 months and in good general health and live in Australia. Participants in the trial are asked to give their pet the drops we provide and to fill in a questionnaire about their pets’ behaviour during a period of up to three (3) thunderstorms.  If you would like more information about the trial or think your pet may be suitable, please contact Dr. Jacqui Ley at SABS on 02 9949 8511 or email sabs@sabs.com.au. Please leave a contact phone number so she can contact you directly.

Dr Kersti Seksel is a regular guest on Tony Delroy's Nightlife program on ABC radio in Sydney.  Listen out for her after 10pm on Friday nights answering listeners questions..............

Read our 'Agony Aunt' column each month, where readers questions about dog behaviour and problems are answered.

Dr Kersti Seksel and Dr Gaille Perry have contributed articles to the 'Kittens and Cats Annual', and the 'Puppies and Dogs Annual' - available at your newsagent now.

Articles include: 'The Cat's Whiskers', 'The World through a Cat's Eyes', 'The Training Minefield', 'Puppy Preschool Classes', 'Behavioural Medication Explained', and 'Barking'.

This recently released Veterinary Text is designed to be helpful to vets when presented with certain clinical signs.  Dr Kersti Seksel has authored the Behaviour section including chapters on 'The Cat with Aggression' and 'The Cat with Anxiety-related Behaviour Problems'.  Available through Elsevier.

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