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Dog Noses: Sniffing out the facts

Dogs’ noses are nothing short of extraordinary. Serving as their primary gateway to the world, these powerful olfactory organs are equipped with around 300 million olfactory receptors, compared to a mere 6 million in humans. This enables them to detect…

Applying the 80:20 rule to tackle unwanted pet behaviour

The Pareto Principle, commonly known as the 80:20 rule, suggests that in many scenarios, 80% of effects arise from 20%…

The ‘Silent Farter’: Insights into dog interactions for owners

As a dog owner, have you ever been baffled by your dog’s sudden outburst of reactive behaviour during a peaceful…

Mirror neurons tuned to aggression

A recent study has revealed a fascinating aspect of animal behaviour, particularly focusing on aggression and its perception among animals.…

Hormone Replacement Therapy and the risk to our pets

As a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) user, I am particularly interested in this subject matter; however, something I had not…

Three principles all dog owners can apply

Dog training isn’t just about getting a behaviour and attaching a cue to it; instead, I like to consider it…

Cats have nearly 300 facial expressions

Researchers Lauren Scott and Brittany Florkiewicz embarked on a mission to understand the facial signals of domestic cats, particularly during…

Why do dogs wink?

Dogs have a  flexible behavioural repertoire and among the many gestures they exhibit, the act of winking is one that…

Why do cats love boxes?

Most cat carers will have experienced a time where they have brought in a box and before they know it,…

Do Dogs and Cats Dream?

If you’re a pet owner, you’ve probably found yourself watching your furry friend as they sleep, wondering what’s going on…

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