dog behaviour
Do Dogs Sense Pregnancy? What The Science Tells Us About Behaviour Changes Before and After Birth
Many dog owners notice their dog acting differently during pregnancy. New research published in Anthrozoös shows that dogs often become more attentive or protective when their guardian is expecting. Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice compares these findings with her own…
How Does a Dog Shake – and Why?
A dog’s shake is one of nature’s most efficient designs. It looks simple – a quick ripple from nose to…
How Does a Dog Fart… and Why Do Some Linger?
Every dog does it. Those sudden, often silent gusts that clear a room have earned dogs quite a reputation. Flatulence…
What KPop Demon Hunters can teach us about training dogs
With youngsters at home, KPop Demon Hunters is played with the same regularity as my father would tune in to…
Creative ways to nudge your dog’s fluid intake
Did you know that hot weather changes the maths of cooling for dogs? Panting evaporates water from the tongue and…
5 Common Puppy Mistakes – and What to Do Instead
Welcoming a puppy into your home is a big step, and one that shapes the behaviour, resilience and emotional health…
Rethinking the Pet Effect
Dogs have long been promoted as the perfect antidote to combating loneliness and anxiety. It seems that not a week…
When Walks Hurt! New Study Shows Common Injuries Linked to Dog Leads
For many of us, enjoying a quiet stroll with our pooch away from the daily hubbub can be a simple…
The Social Brain and Animals
Research increasingly shows that the way we train and care for animals influences both their emotional health and behaviour. For…
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,…
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