Physiology
Pain in Dogs: Behavioural Signs Often Missed
A new study suggests people are better at recognising overt pain in dogs than subtler behavioural signs.
What pets reveal in courtship
The other day, I was out walking with a friend when she told me she had offered to let her…
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…
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,…
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