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Science of Connection – the Dopamine of Discovery
If you’ve seen my 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴..… series, you’ll know I enjoy pulling apart the science of why animals do the things they do, and the small processes that shape how our cats or dogs learn, explore, and understand their world.…
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…
Do Dogs Sense Pregnancy? What The Science Tells Us About Behaviour Changes Before and After Birth
Many dog owners notice their dog acting differently during pregnancy. New research published in Anthrozoös shows that dogs often become…
How Does a Dog Dream?
When your dog twitches, paddles their paws, or gives a soft bark in their sleep, it’s natural to wonder what’s…
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…
What KPop Demon Hunters can teach us about training dogs
With youngsters at home, KPop Demon Hunters is played with the same regularity as my father would tune in to…
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…
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…
Why Scary Experiences Stick
Think back to a moment that scared you. I will never forget hurtling my then two-year-old daughter towards the pavement…
Creative ways to nudge your dog’s fluid intake
Did you know that hot weather changes the maths of cooling for dogs? Panting evaporates water from the tongue and…
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