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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, we understand its role in welfare, development, and recovery. Yet where things become more complicated is in how directly sleep…

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…

Cats, Babies, and Children: Anticipating Change in the Home

Cats and children can share close relationships, yet guidance on cat–child interactions during pregnancy and early childhood remains limited. This…

Science of Connection – the Proximity Paradox

Closeness is one of the most visible behaviours in the human-dog relationship. Many guardians use it as a yardstick for…

Why Behaviour in Dogs and Cats Is Never Just About the Animal

Behaviour in dogs and cats is often misunderstood when labels replace explanation. A clinical perspective shows how learning, environment, and…

New Year, New Thinking: When Dog Training Doesn’t Transfer Beyond the Home

The New Year often feels like a natural point to take stock. For many dog owners and guardians, that means…

Science of Connection – Understanding Slow Responses in Dogs

Human brains can decode language in milliseconds. Yet for dogs, it’s different. They are not processing words as we do.…