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Stress, trauma and the body
With the new academic year upon us, I look forward to teaching MSc students about Human-Animal Interactions and the different subdisciplines of psychology, including biological psychology. This field examines how the brain, nervous system and body processes shape behaviour. Stress…
Why Scary Experiences Stick
Think back to a moment that scared you. I will never forget hurtling my then two-year-old daughter towards the pavement…
Creative ways to nudge your dog’s fluid intake
Did you know that hot weather changes the maths of cooling for dogs? Panting evaporates water from the tongue and…
5 Common Puppy Mistakes – and What to Do Instead
Welcoming a puppy into your home is a big step, and one that shapes the behaviour, resilience and emotional health…
After three years as an ABTC Trustee, I’m stepping down. Here’s what I’ve learned, what I’m proud of, and what’s next…
Forgive the long post, I rarely talk publicly about what I get up to with my voluntary ‘hat’ on in…
Rethinking the Pet Effect
Dogs have long been promoted as the perfect antidote to combating loneliness and anxiety. It seems that not a week…
When Walks Hurt! New Study Shows Common Injuries Linked to Dog Leads
For many of us, enjoying a quiet stroll with our pooch away from the daily hubbub can be a simple…
Wolf Pup Sisters from the Permafrost Reveal Ancient Ecology and Diet
Frozen in time for more than 14,000 years, two small canid pups discovered in the Siberian permafrost are now helping…
The Social Brain and Animals
Research increasingly shows that the way we train and care for animals influences both their emotional health and behaviour. For…
VE Day Offer – 20% off for veterans and serving personnel
This year marks the 80th anniversary of what became known as VE (Victory in Europe) Day. As a military family,…
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