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A Guide to Safe Play Activities for Puppies

Play is fundamental to a puppy’s development, shaping behaviour, confidence, and problem-solving abilities. I am such a firm believer in structured, daily play because it enhances learning, emotional regulation, and social skills, that I wrote my book Playing With Your…

Can Faecal Transplants Help Manage Anxiety in Dogs with Epilepsy?

Managing behavioural issues such as anxiety and fear in dogs, especially those with epilepsy can be challenging for dog guardians.…

Empathy Improves Understanding of Human and Dog Emotions

A recent study by Kujala et al. (2024) has taken a closer look at how empathy shapes the human brain’s…

Dogs Can Smell Cancer in Other Dogs: What It Means for Owners

Dogs’ sense of smell has long been celebrated, from sniffing out missing persons to detecting diseases in humans. Now, research…

Understanding Your Dog’s Emotions: What New Research Reveals

Dogs are remarkably expressive, and as their guardians, we often feel we can tell exactly what they’re feeling. But how…

Understanding Love: What It Means for Pet Owners

A new study from Aalto University, published in Cerebral Cortex, has explored the many forms of love and how our…

Unleash Your Style: Pet-Lover Chic Meets Ethical Fashion

Calling all pet parents, animal lovers, and anyone who can’t resist a playful twist on casual clothing! I’m delighted to…

Dog Trainer of the Year 2024-25 – Hanne Grice wins title

We recently found out that Hanne has been awarded the title of Dog Trainer of the Year 2024-25 Oxford. This…

New CPD course for Animal Professionals – Imposter Syndrome

Unlock Your Potential: New Course on Managing Imposterism for Animal Professionals Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough…

New Study Reveals Cats’ Surprising Word Comprehension Abilities

A recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that cats may be far more attentive to human speech than…