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Science of Connection – The Paradox of Choice

Why conflicting pet behaviour advice can leave owners stuck, and how to find a clearer starting point. When an animal’s behaviour starts to worry us, looking for advice is often the first thing people do. The difficulty is that advice…

When a Dog Is Worried

What a new study suggests about fear-related behaviour in everyday dog life Many owners can name the situations their dog…

Pain in Dogs: Behavioural Signs Often Missed

A new study suggests people are better at recognising overt pain in dogs than subtler behavioural signs.

What pets reveal in courtship

The other day, I was out walking with a friend when she told me she had offered to let her…

Ancient DNA places dogs in human societies earlier than expected

Ancient dog DNA has pushed back the earliest genetically confirmed dog by around 5,000 years. Here is what the research…

When a new baby changes the dog-owner relationship

What happens to the dog-owner relationship when a new baby arrives? Research-informed insight into changes in interaction, owner guilt, behaviour…

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…

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…