Behaviour Advice
Lucy’s Law – proposed ban on puppy and kitten farming
A positive step forward in promoting greater health and welfare for puppies and kittens has been made. DEFRA announced a consultation on the ‘banning of commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England’. If this becomes law, it will…
Sizing up the competition via scent
Urine marking is the canine equivalent of a graffiti artist leaving a tag to mark their territory. Not only does scent…
Calming effects of music during animal surgeries
Over the years, various studies (Wells et al., 2002; Kogan et al., 2012) have illustrated the positive benefits music therapy has…
Using ‘baby-talk’ gains attention and supports the human-dog bond
Data suggest dog owners tend to anthropomorphise their four-legged friends more than cat owners (Dotson et al., 2010). Indeed, in…
How to tackle jumping up
One of the most common problems dog owners ask me about at Puppy & Dog School is “How do I…
Don’t be a Jim – NRMs in training
Just as the sound of fingernails running down a blackboard sends tingles down my spine and raises the hair on…
Podcast: Fixed versus Growth Mindset
With 2017 just around the corner, many of us will be thinking about adopting some New Year’s resolutions. That’s why…
Dogs know what you’re saying and how you say it
Scientists have discovered what many owners have long suspected: dogs understand some of what we’re saying. The study, conducted by…
Webcast: Moving house – tips for dog owners
A pet’s survival guide… Moving house can be an incredibly exciting yet stressful time for us humans, and it can…
Webcast: Choosing the right pet care for your dog
I’m often asked by owners what factors they should consider when choosing their pet carer – whether that’s because work…
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