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Ancient dog DNA pushes back the human-dog bond
Ancient dog DNA has pushed back the earliest genetically confirmed dog by around 5,000 years. Here is what the research suggests about the human-dog bond, and why it still matters today.
When a new baby changes the dog-owner relationship
What happens to the dog-owner relationship when a new baby arrives? Research-informed insight into changes in interaction, owner guilt, behaviour…
Why do so many puppy owners skip training classes?
Puppy training classes are widely recommended as part of responsible early dog ownership. They sit alongside vaccinations, microchipping and other…
From Prehistoric Companions to Fur Babies: What Science Reveals About the Human–Animal Bond
Short, self-certifiable CPD for animal professionals in just 15 minutes How did we move from prehistoric humans imagining the minds…
Teen Dog Training in Tring | Adolescent Dog Behaviour Classes | Stage 2 Teens Course February 2026
Teen dog training classes in Tring led by Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice. Science-led adolescent dog training to build focus,…
Puppy Taster Class Tring | Early Puppy Training & Social Development | August 2026
Science-led Puppy Taster Class in Tring. Early puppy training, safe social learning and behaviour foundations with a Clinical Animal Behaviourist.…
The Role Animals Play in Cancer Research and Patient Care
Cancer has shaped my life in the way it has shaped so many families. I have lost people I love,…
Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold
Frustration underlies many behavioural concerns observed in dogs, yet it is often mistaken for overexcitability, stubbornness, or deliberate disobedience. Yet…
Science of Connection – the Play Dynamic
Play is often treated as exercise or enrichment, yet behavioural science shows it plays a central role in emotional regulation,…
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…
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