canine behaviour
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 subdisciplines of psychology, including biological psychology. This field examines how the brain, nervous system and body processes shape behaviour. Stress…
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…
Understanding Your Dog’s Emotions: What New Research Reveals
Dogs are remarkably expressive, and as their guardians, we often feel we can tell exactly what they’re feeling. But how…
Labrador Obesity: The Genetic Twist Every Owner Should Know
Recent research from the University of Cambridge has found something that Labrador owners may have long suspected: Labradors can carry…
Animal Practitioner Series – Common causes for owner resistance to change
Pet owners often seek assistance from professionals in training and behaviour modification programmes to address their furry companions' behavioural issues.…
Canine predatory chase behaviour
When Fenton, the black Labrador, chased deer in Richmond Park hotly pursued by his frantic owner a few years ago,…
Two hearts beat as one
Talk to most dog owners and they’ll agree that nothing beats that pleasure we get when greeted by our pet…
Did my pets know I was ill before I did?
There is plenty of anecdotal evidence from dog owners that suggest their pets have sniffed out or alerted in some…
Mirroring and matching in dogs
Most people know I’m almost obsessive when it comes to how animals communicate, especially canine and feline body language. And…
Dog’s memory – more important than smell
A new study from Duke University’s Canine Cognition Centre suggests that memory may be more important than smell when dogs…
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