Behaviour Advice
Dogs can be good for your social life
A recent poll of 2,000 dog owners by Janevic et al. (2019) supports previous findings that pets can promote social contact between other owners (Knight and Edwards, 2008). The researchers found pet parents met, on average, four new people thanks…
Dogs are eating 54,000 extra calories annually
Over-indulgence can lead to weight-gain in humans and it is the same for pets. Whilst many owners carefully manage their…
Dog attacks – what studies tell us
This past week we have heard the horrific news of a young boy in Cornwall being killed and a baby…
Could you catch flu from your dog?
Zoonostic diseases (caused by bacteria, virus and parasites that spread from animals and humans) include Ebola and Salmonella. Scientists at…
Gene mutation linked to sudden blindness in dogs
A new study has found that a change in genetic code is linked to sudden blindness known as goniodysgenesis (…
“Nip it in the bud!”
Five words that sum up an owner’s frustration about their dog’s problem behaviour. Five words I have heard so often…
Can allergy-friendly dogs prevent allergic reactions?
Allergies to dogs have increased in prevalence presumably as a result of increased dog ownership and sensitisation. Consequently, public interest…
Survey suggests pet health is more important than our own
Every so often a survey is released by insurers aimed at grabbing the headlines – and ASDA Money’s recent survey…
The science of emotions
Being a great pet owner is to better understand their mind and our own. One topic hotly debated by owners…
Poop-eating habits in dogs
One of the most common problems owners speak to me about is their dog’s habit of eating poop. Known as…
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