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The science of emotions

Being a great pet owner is to better understand their mind and our own.  One topic hotly debated by owners for centuries is whether our four-legged friends experience emotions. During the 17th century, Descartes (1596-1650) suggested humans were creatures of…

Poop-eating habits in dogs

One of the most common problems owners speak to me about is their dog’s habit of eating poop.  Known as…
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Lucy’s Law – proposed ban on puppy and kitten farming

A positive step forward in promoting greater health and welfare for puppies and kittens has been made.  DEFRA announced a…

Sizing up the competition via scent

Urine marking is the canine equivalent of a graffiti artist leaving a tag to mark their territory.  Not only does scent…

Calming effects of music during animal surgeries

Over the years, various studies (Wells et al., 2002; Kogan et al., 2012) have illustrated the positive benefits music therapy has…
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Galen massage with Emma Tanaka

Emma Tanaka has been part of the Hanne Grice Dog Training & Behaviour team for over two years.  A firm…

Could Fido cause the next influenza pandemic?

According to researchers at the Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York,…
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Baby and dog alert! Tring Living Magazine feature

Check out the latest issue of Tring Living Magazine and read about Hanne’s latest research into whether having a baby…

Using ‘baby-talk’ gains attention and supports the human-dog bond

Data suggest dog owners tend to anthropomorphise their four-legged friends more than cat owners (Dotson et al., 2010).  Indeed, in…

Dog noise sensitivity and links with pain

There are numerous factors that can influence a dog’s behaviour, however, a new study has found a relationship between fear…