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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 shifts and why preparation matters.
From Prehistoric Companions to Fur Babies: What Science Reveals About the Human–Animal Bond
Short, self-certifiable CPD for animal professionals in just 15 minutes How did we move from prehistoric humans imagining the minds…
Science of Connection – Weather Shapes State and Behaviour
Weather changes more than daily plans. It can influence how pets experience their environment, regulate stress, and respond behaviourally. This…
Why separation-related problems remain one of the most complex issues we see in pet dogs
New research is helping build a clearer picture of what professionals consistently see in dogs with separation-related problems. Drawing on…
The Role Animals Play in Cancer Research and Patient Care
Cancer has shaped my life in the way it has shaped so many families. I have lost people I love,…
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,…
Science of Connection – the Love Question
Explore how dogs form emotional bonds with humans. Evidence-led insights from Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice on attachment, security, and…
Cats, Babies, and Children: Anticipating Change in the Home
Cats and children can share close relationships, yet guidance on cat–child interactions during pregnancy and early childhood remains limited. This…
Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold
Frustration sits behind many everyday behaviour challenges in dogs, yet it is often misunderstood. In this Science of Connection episode,…
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