Staying healthy & supporting your training during COVID–19
18th March 2020 – Message from Hanne Grice These are unsettling and extraordinary times as the situation with COVID–19 remains extremely dynamic. Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s 5pm briefing today, as an educator we are halting our current Puppy &…
Dog Trainer of the Year – Award win
We recently received news that Hanne Grice was awarded the title Dog Trainer of the Year in the Oxfordshire Prestige…
60 Seconds with Ann Baslington-Davies – expert canine witness
Ann Baslington-Davis is a Canine Behaviour Analyst, specialising as an expert witness for Court cases involving dog bites and fights. …
Dogs are eating 54,000 extra calories annually
Over-indulgence can lead to weight-gain in humans and it is the same for pets. Whilst many owners carefully manage their…
“Nip it in the bud!”
Five words that sum up an owner’s frustration about their dog’s problem behaviour. Five words I have heard so often…
Poop-eating habits in dogs
One of the most common problems owners speak to me about is their dog’s habit of eating poop. Known as…
Lucy’s Law – proposed ban on puppy and kitten farming
A positive step forward in promoting greater health and welfare for puppies and kittens has been made. DEFRA announced a…
Sizing up the competition via scent
Urine marking is the canine equivalent of a graffiti artist leaving a tag to mark their territory. Not only does scent…
Genetic variants may explain why dogs are friendly to humans
In recent years, advances in genetic research have led to the discovery of genes involved in dog traits that include;…
Webcast: Moving house – tips for dog owners
A pet’s survival guide… Moving house can be an incredibly exciting yet stressful time for us humans, and it can…
Playing With Your Dog will help any dog owner work out the games that are best suited for their pet to play throughout his life, from puppyhood to old age. The book also shares some tricks for all ages, group activities, and recommended toys that dogs will enjoy.