Pets Behaving Badly

If you’re struggling with a pet’s behaviour, Pets Behaving Badly is a Melbourne-based behaviour consultancy that may be exactly what you need. Founded in 2004 and run by Dr Kate Mornement, a Ph.D. qualified and Board-Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist (CAAB), the practice focuses on humane, science-based strategies that use positive reinforcement and fear-free methods. They offer personalised in-home and virtual consultations for dogs, cats and other pets to tackle real problems like separation anxiety, aggression, destructive behaviour, inappropriate toileting and fear-based reactions. Beyond one-on-one consults, they provide a range of learning options for owners and professionals, including self-paced online courses, webinars and eBooks that cover practical training and welfare topics. Pets Behaving Badly also works with animal-related organisations — zoos, shelters, veterinary clinics and kennels — providing behaviour assessments, staff training, workshops and industry consulting to improve animal welfare and day-to-day management. The approach is evidence-based and tailored to each animal and family, with a clear emphasis on improving the human–animal bond while reducing stress for pets. If you want expert, compassionate guidance backed by scientific credentials and a variety of delivery formats (in-person or online), this practice specialises in turning difficult pet behaviours into manageable, lasting changes.