dog body language
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 tail – yet it combines biomechanics, physics, and emotion. In the video below, I explore how dogs manage this extraordinary…
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…
Understanding Dog Stretching: From Greetings to Pain Signals
Dogs, much like humans, have a natural inclination to stretch. This behaviour is not only a sign of comfort and…
Baby proofing your dog
“Congratulations, you’re having a baby” said the doctor, confirming the results that the little pregnancy stick had revealed just a…
Stress in dogs – what we can’t see
A large part of my work involves teaching pet owners to recognise the signs of stress. After all, if we…
How to speak ‘Dog’
Over the years I’ve conducted various research studies to find out just how well we understand our dogs. One recent…
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;…
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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