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Science of Connection – Understanding Slow Responses in Dogs

Human brains can decode language in milliseconds. Yet for dogs, it’s different. They are not processing words as we do. Dogs build meaning from sound, movement, emotional tone, context and reinforcement history – a multi-step interpretation process that takes time.…

Science of Connection – the Longevity Loop

Ageing changes how dogs take in and respond to the world, and the early signs often appear in small, everyday…

Do Dogs Sense Pregnancy? What The Science Tells Us About Behaviour Changes Before and After Birth

Many dog owners notice their dog acting differently during pregnancy. New research published in Anthrozoös shows that dogs often become…

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…

Creative ways to nudge your dog’s fluid intake

Did you know that hot weather changes the maths of cooling for dogs? Panting evaporates water from the tongue and…

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…

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…