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Stress in dogs – what we can’t see

A large part of my work involves teaching pet owners to recognise the signs of stress.  After all, if we can recognise the early warning signs that our four-legged friend is feeling uncomfortable then we can do something about it…
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Business award win – April ’15

Hanne collects sixth business award for her work. Tails are wagging across Dacorum with the news that Hanne Grice, a local dog trainer and behaviour…
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Splashing out – Pet People magazine

Many dogs love a good soaking, while others avoid even the smallest puddle. How can we encourage reluctant paddlers to…

Emotional contagion in dogs

Have you ever been in a supermarket and heard a baby cry?  What was your reaction: did you turn to…

Nose-it all: How dogs smell

Your dog has an incredible nose.  The average human has around five million hair cells up their nose and your…

Dogs and toddlers – staying safe

Arrive before class every Saturday at Puppy & Dog School and you will get to meet the youngest member of…

Changes in dog’s behaviour may reveal an owner’s illness

Monitoring a dog’s mood could provide vital information into the wellbeing of its owner.    Experts at Newcastle University are using…

Dogs recognise happy and angry faces

As many of my clients will testify, I am always wittering on about the importance of how you ‘look and…

Pets help children with autism be more assertive

As many pet owners will agree, our four-legged friends play a major role in our lives.  Recent studies have focused…

New Year resolutions – 5 tips to get fit with your dog

For many of us the New Year marks a fresh start with promises that “this is the year I will…”.…