Behaviour Advice
Did my pets know I was ill before I did?
There is plenty of anecdotal evidence from dog owners that suggest their pets have sniffed out or alerted in some way their human friend to an illness or disease. Indeed, in recent years there has been a rise in the…
Dogs’ intelligence test may benefit humans
A new intelligence test has been developed for dogs. While this isn’t the first of it’s kind that can tell…
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…
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…
Grief in dogs
Ask most dog owners and they’ll agree that their pet is a highly valued member of the family. So, when…
Driving home for Christmas – pet safety
‘Tis the season for endless replays of Yuletide fayre on the radio and Chris Rea’s Driving Home For Christmas is…
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,…
So your dog humps?
I was speaking with one of my students at Puppy & Dog School and the discussion of mounting cropped up. …
Statistics show dog bites are on the increase
The latest Hospital Episode Statistics released this week, has shown an increase in the number of people being admitted for…
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