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Dogs can decode another’s bark

In Walt Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, the infamous ‘Twilight Bark’ was explained away to viewers as the dogs version of the ‘telephone’. Little did we realise that over fifty years later science would prove just that! Pongrácz Péter from Eötvös Loránd University…

Film has influenced breed choice over the years

Art, literature and entertainment has greatly influenced our thinking leading to the anthropomorphism of dogs; I call this ‘The Lassie…

Shock collars present welfare risk to dogs

It is estimated that close to 500,000 dog owners in the UK use electronic collars (e-collars). With around to 170…

Staying safe on a walk

That regular trip around the block or down to the park can lull us dog owners, into a false sense…

Travel sickness in dogs

Did you know that 1 in 6 dogs in the UK suffer from travel sickness?  This summer many of us…

Dog trainers…we make mistakes too!

In my role as a dog trainer and behaviour specialist, a huge amount of my time is spent helping owners…

New study shows dogs get jealous

According to a new study, researchers at the University of California have confirmed that dogs experience jealousy. Over the centuries…

Dog Bite Prevention – Top 5 Tips

In my role as a dog trainer and clinical animal behaviourist, I’m often called into homes where owners have been…

New study shows dogs find kennels ‘exciting’

Going away for the holidays but leaving Fido behind? According to new research, there’s no need to feel guilty if…

Waterproofing your pooch – how to play safe

As the warm weather continues, it’s a great opportunity to let your dog enjoy some funtime in the water to…