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Science of Connection – The Paradox of Choice

Why conflicting pet behaviour advice can leave owners stuck, and how to find a clearer starting point. When an animal’s behaviour starts to worry us, looking for advice is often the first thing people do. The difficulty is that advice…

What pets reveal in courtship

The other day, I was out walking with a friend when she told me she had offered to let her…

Training & Behaviour Surgery in Tring – Dog and Cat Behaviour Support | May 2026

Training & Behaviour Surgery Tring | Dog & Cat Behaviour Help

Cats, Babies, and Children: Anticipating Change in the Home

Cats and children can share close relationships, yet guidance on cat–child interactions during pregnancy and early childhood remains limited. This…

Why Behaviour in Dogs and Cats Is Never Just About the Animal

Behaviour in dogs and cats is often misunderstood when labels replace explanation. A clinical perspective shows how learning, environment, and…

How does a cat’s chatter help them catch birds?

Have you ever watched your cat stand at the window, wide-eyed, tail flicking, and making that rapid staccato “chatter” sound?…

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…

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…

VE Day Offer – 20% off for veterans and serving personnel

This year marks the 80th anniversary of what became known as VE (Victory in Europe) Day. As a military family,…

Why You Forgot Why You Walked into the Kitchen (And What’s It Got To Do With Animals?)

A post drifted into my social feed recently that made me smile: “My ability to remember lyrics from the 80s…