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When a new baby changes the dog-owner relationship

What happens to the dog-owner relationship when a new baby arrives? Research-informed insight into changes in interaction, owner guilt, behaviour shifts and why preparation matters.

Why do so many puppy owners skip training classes?

Puppy training classes are widely recommended as part of responsible early dog ownership. They sit alongside vaccinations, microchipping and other…

Teen Dog Training in Tring | Adolescent Dog Behaviour Classes | Stage 2 Teens Course February 2026

Teen dog training classes in Tring led by Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice. Science-led adolescent dog training to build focus,…

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

Training & Behaviour Surgery Tring | Dog & Cat Behaviour Help

Science of Connection – the Power of Sleep

Sleep is one of those areas where the science and the animal profession are largely aligned. We know it matters,…

Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold

Frustration underlies many behavioural concerns observed in dogs, yet it is often mistaken for overexcitability, stubbornness, or deliberate disobedience. Yet…

Science of Connection – the Play Dynamic

Play is often treated as exercise or enrichment, yet behavioural science shows it plays a central role in emotional regulation,…

Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold

Frustration sits behind many everyday behaviour challenges in dogs, yet it is often misunderstood. In this Science of Connection episode,…

Science of Connection – the Proximity Paradox

Closeness is one of the most visible behaviours in the human-dog relationship. Many guardians use it as a yardstick for…

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…