dog behaviour
A Guide to Safe Play Activities for Puppies
Play is fundamental to a puppy’s development, shaping behaviour, confidence, and problem-solving abilities. I am such a firm believer in structured, daily play because it enhances learning, emotional regulation, and social skills, that I wrote my book Playing With Your…
Empathy Improves Understanding of Human and Dog Emotions
A recent study by Kujala et al. (2024) has taken a closer look at how empathy shapes the human brain’s…
Dogs Can Smell Cancer in Other Dogs: What It Means for Owners
Dogs’ sense of smell has long been celebrated, from sniffing out missing persons to detecting diseases in humans. Now, research…
Understanding Your Dog’s Emotions: What New Research Reveals
Dogs are remarkably expressive, and as their guardians, we often feel we can tell exactly what they’re feeling. But how…
Dog Trainer of the Year 2024-25 – Hanne Grice wins title
I’m delighted to share that I have been named Dog Trainer of the Year Oxford 2024-25, marking my third Dog…
How Your Dog’s Brain Syncs with Yours: The Science of Connection
For most dog guardians, nothing beats that cute gaze of our dog’s eyes when they are seeking affection, comfort or…
Interior Design for Pet Owners: Watch Coffee and Chat with Hanne Grice and Rebecca McCloskey
New Episode Alert: Coffee and Chat with Hanne Grice featuring interior designer, Rebecca McCloskey Love interior design and have pets?…
Adolescent Dogs – A Ruff Guide: Part 2
In Part 1 of our ‘Ruff Guide’ to adolescent dogs, we explored the significant behavioural, hormonal, and neurological changes that occur…
Dogs Can Smell Your Stress: What does this mean for owners?
Recent research from the University of Bristol, published in Scientific Reports, has unveiled insights into how dogs can detect human…
Adolescent Dogs – A Ruff Guide: Part 1
For dogs, adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by significant changes in behaviour, hormones, and brain structure. These changes…
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Hanne has a number of publications including her book Playing With Your Dog to help owners work out the games that are best suited for their pet to play throughout his life, from puppyhood to old age, available from Amazon. Check out Hanne's range of contemporary casuals The Collection – for pet lovers made from recyclable, organic materials that are sustainably sourced.
