canine communication
Science of Connection – the Cortisol Conversation
Cortisol is often described as a stress hormone, yet its role is broader and more nuanced. It helps the body respond to challenge, stay alert long enough to act, and then settle once the moment has passed. When that recovery…
Why do dogs wink?
Dogs have a flexible behavioural repertoire and among the many gestures they exhibit, the act of winking is one that…
Understanding Dog Stretching: From Greetings to Pain Signals
Dogs, much like humans, have a natural inclination to stretch. This behaviour is not only a sign of comfort and…
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…
Animal signalling: mice sing duets to woo one another
Move over Michael Bublé, there’s a new crooner in town… In 1871, Darwin noted sexual selection gave rise to the…
Misunderstanding can lead to dog bites
In my role as a behaviour specialist, I’m often called into homes where owners have been bitten by their dogs;…
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