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Why do so many puppy owners skip training classes?

Puppy training classes are widely recommended as part of responsible early dog ownership. They sit alongside vaccinations, microchipping and other early husbandry decisions intended to support a puppy’s development. In practice, however, attendance is far from universal. Data from the…

From Prehistoric Companions to Fur Babies: What Science Reveals About the Human–Animal Bond

Short, self-certifiable CPD for animal professionals in just 15 minutes How did we move from prehistoric humans imagining the minds…

Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold

Frustration underlies many behavioural concerns observed in dogs, yet it is often mistaken for overexcitability, stubbornness, or deliberate disobedience. Yet…

Science of Connection – the Play Dynamic

Play is often treated as exercise or enrichment, yet behavioural science shows it plays a central role in emotional regulation,…

Science of Connection – the Love Question

Explore how dogs form emotional bonds with humans. Evidence-led insights from Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice on attachment, security, and…

Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold

Frustration sits behind many everyday behaviour challenges in dogs, yet it is often misunderstood. In this Science of Connection episode,…

Why Behaviour in Dogs and Cats Is Never Just About the Animal

Behaviour in dogs and cats is often misunderstood when labels replace explanation. A clinical perspective shows how learning, environment, and…

New Year, New Thinking: When Dog Training Doesn’t Transfer Beyond the Home

The New Year often feels like a natural point to take stock. For many dog owners and guardians, that means…

Science of Connection – Understanding Slow Responses in Dogs

Human brains can decode language in milliseconds. Yet for dogs, it’s different. They are not processing words as we do.…

The Science of Connection – Synchrony

My Science of Connection series is designed to provide bite-sized information for dog owners and guardians, focusing on the biological threads that…