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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 frustration arises when an animal is motivated to obtain something they value but cannot, or when an expected outcome repeatedly…

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…

Why Choosing the Right Dog Training Class Shapes Your Dog’s Future

Evidence-based puppy and dog training in Tring with ABTC-accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Hanne Grice. Build confidence, focus, and calm for…

How Does a Dog Fart… and Why Do Some Linger?

Every dog does it. Those sudden, often silent gusts that clear a room have earned dogs quite a reputation. Flatulence…