Research
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 subdisciplines of psychology, including biological psychology. This field examines how the brain, nervous system and body processes shape behaviour. Stress…
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…
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…
Wolf Pup Sisters from the Permafrost Reveal Ancient Ecology and Diet
Frozen in time for more than 14,000 years, two small canid pups discovered in the Siberian permafrost are now helping…
The Social Brain and Animals
Research increasingly shows that the way we train and care for animals influences both their emotional health and behaviour. For…
Why You Forgot Why You Walked into the Kitchen (And What’s It Got To Do With Animals?)
A post drifted into my social feed recently that made me smile: “My ability to remember lyrics from the 80s…
The Return of the Dire Wolf
Whilst I usually write about domestic dogs, the latest news from the bioscience world was too significant to ignore! That…
Wolves, Woodlands, and the Future of Scotland’s Ecosystem
The return of wolves to the Scottish Highlands has long been a subject of debate, but new research from the…
Can Dogs Make You Gain Weight? New Research on Adenovirus 36
For years, obesity has been framed as a condition shaped largely by diet, exercise, and genetics. However, emerging research suggests…
Can Faecal Transplants Help Manage Anxiety in Dogs with Epilepsy?
Managing behavioural issues such as anxiety and fear in dogs, especially those with epilepsy can be challenging for dog guardians.…
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