When a puppy was found buried with a human skeleton in 1978 at a site called Ain Mallaha in Israel, it was estimated to be around 8,000 to 10,000 years old. Thought to be a village elder – resting his…
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…
Dogs and toddlers – similarities in cooperative communication
A new study by the University of Arizona has further highlighted the similarities in cooperative communication skills between dogs and…
And the breed most likely to bite is….
According to the Kennel Club, the number one breed in the UK is the Labrador. This friendly, lovable breed has…
English Bulldog health comes under fire
The English bulldog is one of the most popular breeds and it’s also a national icon, symbolising British pluck. But…
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…
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…
How NVC’s impact dog behaviour
When it comes to us humans, evidence suggests when we’re engaged in a conversation with someone typically 93% of what…
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