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Taking Your Dog to a Summer Carnival or Country Show

Summer carnivals, village fêtes and country shows can be enjoyable for some dogs, while others may find the combination of crowds, noise, livestock, food, heat and limited space difficult. Hanne Grice explains how to assess whether your dog is likely…

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…

When a Dog Is Worried

What a new study suggests about fear-related behaviour in everyday dog life Many owners can name the situations their dog…

Pain in Dogs: Behavioural Signs Often Missed

A new study suggests people are better at recognising overt pain in dogs than subtler behavioural signs.

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…

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…