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Survey suggests pet health is more important than our own

Every so often a survey is released by insurers aimed at grabbing the headlines – and ASDA Money’s recent survey did just that.  Pet owners were asked a series of questions relating to food purchases for themselves and their four-legged…

Blue-eyed dogs – new study reveals genetic duplication

Striking and elegant, there really is something special about blue-eyed dogs.  Whilst previous research has shown that blue eye colour…

Chocolate labradors’ life expectancy linked to colour

  Findings from a recent large-scale study involving over 33,000 Labrador Retriever puppies suggests chocolate Labradors have a shorter lifespan…
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The science of emotions

Being a great pet owner is to better understand their mind and our own.  One topic hotly debated by owners…

Poop-eating habits in dogs

One of the most common problems owners speak to me about is their dog’s habit of eating poop.  Known as…
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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…
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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,…