Advice
Dogs in hot cars – is it illegal to smash the window?
As the temperatures have been steadily rising over recent weeks and despite the plethora of information shared across social media about the dangers of leaving pets in cars, the press continue to report stories of young children and dogs being…
10 behaviours all good puppies should know
It only takes a few seconds to search sites like Amazon to see the plethora of books (including mine), and…
How a break-up can affect your pet
According to the Family Court Statistics Quarterly for January to March 2023 there were 28,865 divorce applications and over the past 50…
Mirroring and matching in dogs
Most people know I’m almost obsessive when it comes to how animals communicate, especially canine and feline body language. And…
Microchipping laws – what dog owners need to know
This year marks a change in how you register your pet. From April 2016, it will become law for all…
Baby proofing your dog
“Congratulations, you’re having a baby” said the doctor, confirming the results that the little pregnancy stick had revealed just a…
How NVC’s impact dog behaviour
When it comes to us humans, evidence suggests when we’re engaged in a conversation with someone typically 93% of what…
Grief in dogs
A note from Hanne, June 2026: I wrote this article in 2015, reflecting the evidence and behaviour guidance available at…
Ageing in dogs – and me!
As I write this post, my ageing Basset Hound Howard lays by my feet snoring. At 9 years of age,…
Traditional training versus Modern methods
It was only a few centuries ago that scientists and philosophers believed dogs were dumb animals incapable of thought. Descartes,…
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