Behaviour Advice
Two hearts beat as one
Talk to most dog owners and they’ll agree that nothing beats that pleasure we get when greeted by our pet after a separation. You could even argue that this outward display of affection, when we return home, is when owners…
How a break-up can affect your pet
According to the Family Court Statistics Quarterly for January to March 2023 there were 28,865 divorce applications and over the past 50…
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…
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
A note from Hanne, June 2026: I wrote this article in 2015, reflecting the evidence and behaviour guidance available at…
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,…
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