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Fear periods in dogs: what does the science actually say?
The term “fear period” is used a lot in puppy advice, giving a sense that young dogs move through development according to a fixed calendar. However, it is much more nuanced than this. Early canine social development is better understood…
When a Dog Is Worried
What a new study suggests about fear-related behaviour in everyday dog life Many owners can name the situations their dog…
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…
The Science of Connection – Synchrony
My Science of Connection series is designed to provide bite-sized information for dog owners and guardians, focusing on the biological threads that…
Stress, trauma and the body
With the new academic year upon us, I look forward to teaching MSc students about Human-Animal Interactions and the different…
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…
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…
Dealing with separation anxiety
Puppies need to learn to be alone and to do this you must expose your dog to shorts bursts of…
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