Sonia and Simon What is your pet really trying to tell you?
Aug 31, 2025
40:50
From tail wags to thunder fears, understanding animalbehaviour.
Dr. Karolina Westlund, an expert in ethology (the science ofanimal behaviour), explores how animals communicate, think, and feel. From decoding your dog’s tail wag to understanding why cats act so differently, Karolina breaks down the hidden signals and emotions that shape our pets’ lives.
She Discusses:
- The secret language of animals: TEMP (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture)
- How to help your pet cope with thunder or fireworks
- Dogs vs Cats: who’s more intelligent?
- The truth about tail wags
- How emotions drive animal behaviour
The blog that Karolina mention can be found here: https://illis.se/en/eliminating-firework-and-thunder-phobia-in-dogs/