Veterinary Surgeon
Dr Gillian Davidson
Dr Gillian Davidson is a veterinary surgeon who writes on canine training, behaviour and everyday safety, helping owners raise happy, well-adjusted dogs.
Articles by Dr Gillian Davidson
Dog Pool Safety: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Pooch Safe
Swimming is great fun and exercise for dogs — but pools carry real risks. Learn how to teach your dog to swim and exit safely, plus the medical dangers from drowning to pool-water toxicity.
By Dr Gillian Davidson
5 Reasons Why Dogs Bite and How to Stop It
Understand the 5 main reasons dogs bite — panic, protection, pain, play and predation — and learn to read canine body language so you can prevent bites and keep your family safe.
By Dr Gillian Davidson
Dog Training 101: How to Train Your Dog the Right Way
A complete beginner's guide to dog training — how dogs learn, why positive reinforcement works best, house-training and crate-training a puppy, basic commands, and tackling problem behaviours.
By Dr Gillian Davidson
