Disc lets pet owners do a Dr Dolittle

From: The Scotsman | Date: December 19, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

BEING able to talk to the animals used to be the preserve of Dr Dolittle, but now pet owners can better understand their four-legged friends, thanks to a course unveiled by scientists at the University of Edinburgh.

Owners of animals ranging from horses to parrots will be able to comprehend their pet with the help of the CD-ROM-based course.

The distance-learning pack will provide pet owners with information on the fundamentals of animal behaviour and how to cope with problems which arise.

The course, also of interest to veterinary surgeons or nurses, will cover all aspects of pet behaviour ...

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