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Taking Your Dog to a Summer Carnival or Country Show
Summer carnivals, village fêtes and country shows can be enjoyable for some dogs, while others may find the combination of crowds, noise, livestock, food, heat and limited space difficult. Hanne Grice explains how to assess whether your dog is likely…
Mary Toft and the Rabbit-Birth Hoax of 1726
In 1726, Mary Toft, a poor woman from Godalming in Surrey, became the centre of one of Georgian England’s strangest…
Ancient DNA places dogs in human societies earlier than expected
Ancient dog DNA has pushed back the earliest genetically confirmed dog by around 5,000 years. Here is what the research…
When a new baby changes the dog-owner relationship
What happens to the dog-owner relationship when a new baby arrives? Research-informed insight into changes in interaction, owner guilt, behaviour…
Why do so many puppy owners skip training classes?
Puppy training classes are widely recommended as part of responsible early dog ownership. They sit alongside vaccinations, microchipping and other…
Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold
Frustration underlies many behavioural concerns observed in dogs, yet it is often mistaken for overexcitability, stubbornness, or deliberate disobedience. Yet…
Science of Connection – the Play Dynamic
Play is often treated as exercise or enrichment, yet behavioural science shows it plays a central role in emotional regulation,…
Why Behaviour in Dogs and Cats Is Never Just About the Animal
Behaviour in dogs and cats is often misunderstood when labels replace explanation. A clinical perspective shows how learning, environment, and…
New Year, New Thinking: When Dog Training Doesn’t Transfer Beyond the Home
The New Year often feels like a natural point to take stock. For many dog owners and guardians, that means…
Science of Connection – the Cortisol Conversation
Cortisol is often described as a stress hormone, yet its role is broader and more nuanced. It helps the body…
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