dog bites
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 accurate are our interpretations? A recent study published by Guo et al. (2024) in Applied Animal Behaviour Science explored this…
Understanding Dog Trainers And Behaviourists – Differences, Overlaps & More
The latest PDSA PAW Report has been released, highlighting that over 51% of UK households own a pet, with around…
The Physiological and psychological impact of undesirable pet behaviour on owners and strategies for overcoming overwhelm
Pets bring joy, companionship, and love to our lives, but sometimes, they may also exhibit undesirable behaviour that can negatively…
Dog attacks – what studies tell us
This past week we have heard the horrific news of a young boy in Cornwall being killed and a baby…
Are anxious people more likely to be bitten?
There are many variables that can lead to a dog bite including but not limited to: the context, what the…
And the breed most likely to bite is….
According to the Kennel Club, the number one breed in the UK is the Labrador. This friendly, lovable breed has…
Statistics show dog bites are on the increase
The latest Hospital Episode Statistics released this week, has shown an increase in the number of people being admitted for…
Misunderstanding can lead to dog bites
In my role as a behaviour specialist, I’m often called into homes where owners have been bitten by their dogs;…
Possession aggression
‘Possession aggression’ is the term used to describe threatening behaviour such as staring, standing over, showing of teeth, low to…
Aggression in dogs
Aggression is usually a defence reflex, initially exhibited as a threat or warning, ultimately exhibited in a real form when…
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