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Deception in dogs

A new study by Heberlein et al. (2017) suggests dogs have the ability to deceive. Honesty in animal signals is an important aspect of communication whether that is information about a prey’s unprofitability, a mate’s fitness or both, the message…
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Oldest evidence of the human-canine relationship

When a puppy was found buried with a human skeleton in 1978 at a site called Ain Mallaha in Israel,…

Don’t be a Jim – NRMs in training

Just as the sound of fingernails running down a blackboard sends tingles down my spine and raises the hair on…

Dogs and toddlers – similarities in cooperative communication

A new study by the University of Arizona has further highlighted the similarities in cooperative communication skills between dogs and…

Podcast: Fixed versus Growth Mindset

With 2017 just around the corner, many of us will be thinking about adopting some New Year’s resolutions.  That’s why…
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Under the Spotlight: Emma Tanaka

Emma joined our team back in the summer, thrown into the deep end with a six hour lecture on fighting…

Dogs know what you’re saying and how you say it

Scientists have discovered what many owners have long suspected: dogs understand some of what we’re saying. The study, conducted by…

Webcast: Moving house – tips for dog owners

A pet’s survival guide… Moving house can be an incredibly exciting yet stressful time for us humans, and it can…

Webcast: Choosing the right pet care for your dog

I’m often asked by owners what factors they should consider when choosing their pet carer – whether that’s because work…

Are dogs selfish?

Man and dog have been together for thousands of years, forging a relationship that most would consider mutually beneficial.  Hollywood…