One of the most common problems owners speak to me about is their dog’s habit of eating poop. Known as coprophagy, this behaviour can be extremely upsetting as even the most tolerant owners find this habit disgusting, making their otherwise…
Lucy’s Law – proposed ban on puppy and kitten farming
A positive step forward in promoting greater health and welfare for puppies and kittens has been made. DEFRA announced a…
Sizing up the competition via scent
Urine marking is the canine equivalent of a graffiti artist leaving a tag to mark their territory. Not only does scent…
Calming effects of music during animal surgeries
Over the years, various studies (Wells et al., 2002; Kogan et al., 2012) have illustrated the positive benefits music therapy has…
Galen massage with Emma Tanaka
Emma Tanaka has been part of the Hanne Grice Dog Training & Behaviour team for over two years. A firm…
Could Fido cause the next influenza pandemic?
According to researchers at the Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York,…
Baby and dog alert! Tring Living Magazine feature
Check out the latest issue of Tring Living Magazine and read about Hanne’s latest research into whether having a baby…
Using ‘baby-talk’ gains attention and supports the human-dog bond
Data suggest dog owners tend to anthropomorphise their four-legged friends more than cat owners (Dotson et al., 2010). Indeed, in…
Dog noise sensitivity and links with pain
There are numerous factors that can influence a dog’s behaviour, however, a new study has found a relationship between fear…
Are anxious people more likely to be bitten?
There are many variables that can lead to a dog bite including but not limited to: the context, what the…
Playing With Your Dog will help any dog owner work out the games that are best suited for their pet to play throughout his life, from puppyhood to old age. The book also shares some tricks for all ages, group activities, and recommended toys that dogs will enjoy.