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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 medical scandals. She claimed she was giving birth to rabbits.
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…
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…
Why do so many puppy owners skip training classes?
Puppy training classes are widely recommended as part of responsible early dog ownership. They sit alongside vaccinations, microchipping and other…
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…
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