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Is My Dog “Just Acting Out”? Why Headlines Can Mislead Us

Recently, an article popped up in my feed from Yahoo News with the headline: “Does My Dog Have Genuine Separation Anxiety or Is It Just Acting Out?”. At first glance, it looks like a helpful guide for concerned owners. Yet,…

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…

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…

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,…

Why You Forgot Why You Walked into the Kitchen (And What’s It Got To Do With Animals?)

A post drifted into my social feed recently that made me smile: “My ability to remember lyrics from the 80s…

Why Is My Child Afraid of Dogs? Understanding Cynophobia in Children

A fear of dogs, known clinically as cynophobia, can significantly impact a child’s daily life. For many families, it goes…

Hanne Grice Named ‘Animal Behaviourist of the Year UK’ by Global 100 Awards

I’m delighted to share that I have been awarded ‘Animal Behaviourist of the Year UK’ by the Global 100 Awards…