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The Role Animals Play in Cancer Research and Patient Care

Cancer has shaped my life in the way it has shaped so many families. I have lost people I love, including my father and my bedstemor, and over the years there have been others too, friends, colleagues, people who should…

Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold

Frustration underlies many behavioural concerns observed in dogs, yet it is often mistaken for overexcitability, stubbornness, or deliberate disobedience. Yet…

Science of Connection – the Play Dynamic

Play is often treated as exercise or enrichment, yet behavioural science shows it plays a central role in emotional regulation,…

Science of Connection – the Love Question

Explore how dogs form emotional bonds with humans. Evidence-led insights from Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice on attachment, security, and…

Cats, Babies, and Children: Anticipating Change in the Home

Cats and children can share close relationships, yet guidance on cat–child interactions during pregnancy and early childhood remains limited. This…

Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold

Frustration sits behind many everyday behaviour challenges in dogs, yet it is often misunderstood. In this Science of Connection episode,…

Science of Connection – the Proximity Paradox

Closeness is one of the most visible behaviours in the human-dog relationship. Many guardians use it as a yardstick for…

Why Behaviour in Dogs and Cats Is Never Just About the Animal

Behaviour in dogs and cats is often misunderstood when labels replace explanation. A clinical perspective shows how learning, environment, and…

New Year, New Thinking: When Dog Training Doesn’t Transfer Beyond the Home

The New Year often feels like a natural point to take stock. For many dog owners and guardians, that means…

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.…