Hanne Grice, Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Animal Sciences Lecturer

Hanne Grice Dip, BA (Hons), MSc (Distinction) ABTC-CAB – Clinical Animal Behaviourist (ABTC-CAB) | Certified Trainer | Lecturer in Animal Behaviour & Human-Animal Interaction | Author.

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A lifelong interest in animals led Hanne to establish the business in 2006. Since then, she has worked with several thousand clients and their animals, including people from the worlds of sport, film and entertainment.

Her work spans clinical animal behaviour, training, professional education, human-animal interactions and psychology, with a focus on applying behavioural science in ways that are practical for animals and the people who care for them.

Clinical animal behaviour and training

Hanne works with dogs of all breeds, cats and other small animals across a wide range of behavioural concerns. She provides both in-person and virtual behaviour and training services and runs her Puppy & Dog School in Hertfordshire.

Her approach draws on behavioural science, learning theory, health, the animal’s individual history and the wider human-animal relationship. Alongside behaviour consultations, Hanne works with owners on preventative training, puppy and adolescent development, life skills and behaviour change.

Hanne has won a number of awards for her work and has represented female entrepreneurs, presenting in front of Ministers and government bodies.

Professional education and teaching

Hanne creates and delivers professional development for people working with animals. She has developed a range of recognised and approved professional development courses, including programmes approved by iPet Network, The CPD Certification Service, and Kids Around Dogs, with courses also available through The NAC platform.

Hanne Grice Pet Training & Behaviour Online Learning was featured in the 2026 global Electronic (E) Learning for Pet Services Market Report.

Hanne is an Animal Sciences Lecturer at University Centre Bishop Burton, teaching at MSc level across Applied Animal Behaviour & Training, Human-Animal Interactions & Psychology, Animal Behaviour Consulting, and Animal Behaviour & Welfare. She has also taught undergraduate Applied Canine Behaviour and Training.

Alongside her university teaching, Hanne has been invited to guest lecture for other animal colleges and educational organisations, and delivers talks, workshops and professional education for animal professionals, students, schools and community groups.

Books, resources and professional contributions

Hanne is the author of Playing With Your Dog.

Her Puppy Socialisation Bingo resource, developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, was later included in Dr Carri Westgarth’s 2021 book The Happy Dog Owner: Finding Health and Happiness with the Help of Your Dog.

Hanne contributes to printed and online publications, including Improve Veterinary Education, formerly Veterinary Practice, and peer-reviews academic papers submitted for publication to Society & Animals and Wiley journals.

She also produces educational content exploring animal behaviour, cognition, psychology, human-animal relationships and animals in history.

Media and public engagement

Hanne has provided expert commentary for BBC Breakfast, BBC One’s The One Show, BBC Radio 5 Live, TalkRadio, talkSPORT, Times Radio, Radio Dacorum and BBC Three Counties Radio.

She has also appeared on podcasts, interviews and other media discussing animal behaviour, training, psychology and the human-animal relationship.

Professional recognition, memberships and service

Hanne is a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and has served as an assessor of Clinical Animal Behaviourists for the organisation.

She completed a three-and-a-half-year tenure on the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Board of Trustees and subsequently received Honorary Member status in recognition of her contribution.

Hanne is also a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), The Canine Behaviour and Training Society (TCBTS) and Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT USA), and is a long-standing supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) and British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA).

She is a Kids Around Dogs Approved Trainer, certified Pet Bereavement Counsellor, Victoria Stilwell Academy Dog Trainer Course Mentor and Faculty Advisor, and certified Master Neurolinguistic Practitioner (Level 7).

Alongside her professional work, Hanne supports the Blue Cross as a Volunteer Educational Speaker.

Full details of Hanne’s qualifications, professional registrations, memberships and affiliations can be found on her Qualifications & Memberships page.

Areas of special interest

Hanne’s areas of particular interest include human-animal relationships (HARs), attachment and caregiving, animal and human behaviour, companion animals around pregnancy, babies and family transitions, neuroscience, and animals in history.

She has a particular interest in making behavioural science accessible and relevant to everyday life. This is reflected in her How Does…? and Science of Connection series, while her popular Animals in History episodes explore some of the historical, unusual and sometimes surprising relationships between humans and other animals. These interests inform her clinical work, teaching, writing and educational content.

A little more about Hanne

Hanne is mum to two young children and shares her home with companion animals.

Her interest in practical, ethically sourced clothing also led to the creation of The Collection, a range of contemporary ethical clothing and products for animal lovers.

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Hanne has a number of publications including her book Playing With Your Dog to help owners work out the games that are best suited for their pet to play throughout his life, from puppyhood to old age, available from Amazon. Check out Hanne's range of contemporary casuals The Collection – for pet lovers made from recyclable, organic materials that are sustainably sourced.

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This lovely lady knew from the beginning of the phone call that my mother was out of her area but she spent a long time discussing our rescue dog’s issues. She gave her time and expertise, and the suggestions she made instantly helped. What an expert. Thank you so much.

Felicity Amswych