Pets
What KPop Demon Hunters can teach us about training dogs
With youngsters at home, KPop Demon Hunters is played with the same regularity as my father would tune in to the Shipping Forecast! The HUNTR/X face their demons with rhythm, precision and teamwork. In daily life, our dogs face their…
Is My Dog “Just Acting Out”? Why Headlines Can Mislead Us
Recently, an article popped up in my feed from Yahoo News with the headline: “Does My Dog Have Genuine Separation…
Stress, trauma and the body
With the new academic year upon us, I look forward to teaching MSc students about Human-Animal Interactions and the different…
5 Common Puppy Mistakes – and What to Do Instead
Welcoming a puppy into your home is a big step, and one that shapes the behaviour, resilience and emotional health…
After three years as an ABTC Trustee, I’m stepping down. Here’s what I’ve learned, what I’m proud of, and what’s next…
Forgive the long post, I rarely talk publicly about what I get up to with my voluntary ‘hat’ on in…
Rethinking the Pet Effect
Dogs have long been promoted as the perfect antidote to combating loneliness and anxiety. It seems that not a week…
When Walks Hurt! New Study Shows Common Injuries Linked to Dog Leads
For many of us, enjoying a quiet stroll with our pooch away from the daily hubbub can be a simple…
Why Is My Child Afraid of Dogs? Understanding Cynophobia in Children
A fear of dogs, known clinically as cynophobia, can significantly impact a child’s daily life. For many families, it goes…
DNA Evidence Confirms Feral Cats are Driving Declines in Reintroduced Native Species
In the remote conservation sites of South Australia, a quiet but devastating predator is undermining efforts to restore native wildlife!…
Grab a Slot at our In-person Training & Behaviour Surgery
We are holding our annual popular in-person dog and cat training and behaviour surgery on Thursday, 15th May 2025, at Hastoe Village…
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Hanne has a number of publications including her book Playing With Your Dog to help owners work out the games that are best suited for their pet to play throughout his life, from puppyhood to old age, available from Amazon. Check out Hanne's range of contemporary casuals The Collection – for pet lovers made from recyclable, organic materials that are sustainably sourced.
