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Why do so many puppy owners skip training classes?
Puppy training classes are widely recommended as part of responsible early dog ownership. They sit alongside vaccinations, microchipping and other early husbandry decisions intended to support a puppy’s development. In practice, however, attendance is far from universal. Data from the…
From Prehistoric Companions to Fur Babies: What Science Reveals About the Human–Animal Bond
Short, self-certifiable CPD for animal professionals in just 15 minutes How did we move from prehistoric humans imagining the minds…
Science of Connection – Weather Shapes State and Behaviour
Weather changes more than daily plans. It can influence how pets experience their environment, regulate stress, and respond behaviourally. This…
Why separation-related problems remain one of the most complex issues we see in pet dogs
New research is helping build a clearer picture of what professionals consistently see in dogs with separation-related problems. Drawing on…
Puppy Taster Class Tring | Early Puppy Training & Social Development | August 2026
Science-led Puppy Taster Class in Tring. Early puppy training, safe social learning and behaviour foundations with a Clinical Animal Behaviourist.…
Science of Connection – the Power of Sleep
Sleep is one of those areas where the science and the animal profession are largely aligned. We know it matters,…
The Role Animals Play in Cancer Research and Patient Care
Cancer has shaped my life in the way it has shaped so many families. I have lost people I love,…
Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold
Frustration underlies many behavioural concerns observed in dogs, yet it is often mistaken for overexcitability, stubbornness, or deliberate disobedience. Yet…
Science of Connection – the Play Dynamic
Play is often treated as exercise or enrichment, yet behavioural science shows it plays a central role in emotional regulation,…
Science of Connection – the Love Question
Explore how dogs form emotional bonds with humans. Evidence-led insights from Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice on attachment, security, and…
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