Behaviour Advice
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 I’m also hooked on human interactions and body language too; whether that’s understanding how a person recalls an incident by…
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…
Stress in dogs – what we can’t see
A large part of my work involves teaching pet owners to recognise the signs of stress. After all, if we…
Emotional contagion in dogs
Have you ever been in a supermarket and heard a baby cry? What was your reaction: did you turn to…
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