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Talking trust, behaviour and the human-animal bond with Michael Hingson

Hanne Grice joins Michael Hingson on Unstoppable Mindset to discuss Roselle, guide dogs, pet behaviour, trust, grief, agency and the human-animal bond.
Puppy sitting in grass with the text “Fear periods in dogs” and “Puppy development does not run to a fixed timetable”.

Fear periods in dogs: what does the science actually say?

The term “fear period” is used a lot in puppy advice, giving a sense that young dogs move through development…

Science of Connection: The Pet Effect

A recent study found that pet interaction was linked with slightly better mood, but pets did not act as reliable…

Taking Your Dog to a Summer Carnival or Country Show

Summer carnivals, village fêtes and country shows can be enjoyable for some dogs, while others may find the combination of…

Mary Toft and the Rabbit-Birth Hoax of 1726

In 1726, Mary Toft, a poor woman from Godalming in Surrey, became the centre of one of Georgian England’s strangest…

Science of Connection – The Paradox of Choice

Why conflicting pet behaviour advice can leave owners stuck, and how to find a clearer starting point. When an animal’s…

When a Dog Is Worried

What a new study suggests about fear-related behaviour in everyday dog life Many owners can name the situations their dog…

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…