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How Does a Dog Dream?

When your dog twitches, paddles their paws, or gives a soft bark in their sleep, it’s natural to wonder what’s happening. Do dogs dream? And if they do, what are they dreaming about? Sleep is vital for dogs’ health and…

How Does a Dog Fart… and Why Do Some Linger?

Every dog does it. Those sudden, often silent gusts that clear a room have earned dogs quite a reputation. Flatulence…

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…

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…