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Why Choosing the Right Dog Training Class Shapes Your Dog’s Future

Evidence-based puppy and dog training in Tring with ABTC-accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Hanne Grice. Build confidence, focus, and calm for life.

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…

How Does a Dog Shake – and Why?

A dog’s shake is one of nature’s most efficient designs. It looks simple – a quick ripple from nose to…

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…

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…

How does a cat’s chatter help them catch birds?

Have you ever watched your cat stand at the window, wide-eyed, tail flicking, and making that rapid staccato “chatter” sound?…

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…

Why Scary Experiences Stick

Think back to a moment that scared you. I will never forget hurtling my then two-year-old daughter towards the pavement…