dog behaviour
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 the dog–human relationship
Science of Connection – Understanding Slow Responses in Dogs
Human brains can decode language in milliseconds. Yet for dogs, it’s different. They are not processing words as we do.…
Science of Connection – the Longevity Loop
Ageing changes how dogs take in and respond to the world, and the early signs often appear in small, everyday…
Science of Connection – the Cortisol Conversation
Cortisol is often described as a stress hormone, yet its role is broader and more nuanced. It helps the body…
Science of Connection – the Dopamine of Discovery
If you’ve seen my 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴..… series, you’ll know I enjoy pulling apart the science of why animals do the…
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…
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…
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