People show greater attachment towards pets than partners
Despite the plethora of species sharing the planet with humans, only a privileged few occupy the position of pets. Pet-keeping is one of the closest forms of human-animal interaction in Western society; dogs being the most popular in the UK…
Dog-owner relationship pre and post-partum
**Calling all dog owners that are expectant parents or new parents** We’re looking for support from dog owners that are…
Laika the dog – the first living creature in space
This year, on Thursday 3rd November 2022 will mark the 65th anniversary of Laika, a Russian stray dog, becoming the…
Angry human faces trigger mouth-licking in dogs
Dogs communicate constantly through a combination of olfactory, visual and vocal cues. Whilst some behaviours such as barking are obvious,…
How to tackle jumping up
One of the most common problems dog owners ask me about at Puppy & Dog School is “How do I…
Earliest artwork of dogs found dating at least 8,000 years
The debate about when dogs were domesticated has raged for years with commentators suggesting anywhere between 10,000 to 30,000+ years…
Ancient wolf and dog remains found in Russia
The remains of two Late Bronze Age initiation ceremonies have been discovered at Krasnosamarskoe in southwestern Russia. Among the finds…
DNA testing and its benefits
Over the last decade interest in family ancestry has surged – websites such as Ancestry.com and shows including Who Do…
Genetic variants may explain why dogs are friendly to humans
In recent years, advances in genetic research have led to the discovery of genes involved in dog traits that include;…
Sniffing out Parkinson’s disease
The research charity Medical Detection Dogs is partnering with Manchester University to determine whether dogs can sniff out Parkinson’s disease.…
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.