dog behaviour
Fear periods in dogs: what does the science actually say?
The term “fear period” is used a lot in puppy advice, giving a sense that young dogs move through development according to a fixed calendar. However, it is much more nuanced than this. Early canine social development is better understood…
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.
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…
From Prehistoric Companions to Fur Babies: What Science Reveals About the Human–Animal Bond
Short, self-certifiable CPD for animal professionals in just 15 minutes How did we move from prehistoric humans imagining the minds…
Puppy Taster Class Tring | Early Puppy Training & Social Development | August 2026
Science-led Puppy Taster Class in Tring. Early puppy training, safe social learning and behaviour foundations with a Clinical Animal Behaviourist.…
Training & Behaviour Surgery in Tring – Dog and Cat Behaviour Support | May 2026
Training & Behaviour Surgery Tring | Dog & Cat Behaviour Help
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 Love Question
Explore how dogs form emotional bonds with humans. Evidence-led insights from Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice on attachment, security, and…
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