canine behaviour
Canine predatory chase behaviour
When Fenton, the black Labrador, chased deer in Richmond Park hotly pursued by his frantic owner a few years ago, he become an instant social media star. His owner repeatedly called after Fenton but the dog kept running; this video…
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 dogs communicate, especially canine body language. But I’m also…
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…
60 Seconds With Dr Ian Dunbar
Dr Ian Dunbar is an animal behaviourist, veterinarian, trainer, writer, educationalist and seasoned broadcaster. Ian revolutionised dog training in the…
Traditional training versus Modern methods
It was only a few centuries ago that scientists and philosophers believed dogs were dumb animals incapable of thought. Descartes,…
So your dog humps?
I was speaking with one of my students at Puppy & Dog School and the discussion of mounting cropped up. …
Dog massage – ‘Galen in action’ with Caroline Durrant
Our four-legged friends stand on their toes, ankles in the air with their knees forward. Imagine doing that all day…
Statistics show dog bites are on the increase
The latest Hospital Episode Statistics released this week, has shown an increase in the number of people being admitted for…
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