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Science of Connection – The Paradox of Choice
Why conflicting pet behaviour advice can leave owners stuck, and how to find a clearer starting point. When an animal’s behaviour starts to worry us, looking for advice is often the first thing people do. The difficulty is that advice…
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…
Pain in Dogs: Behavioural Signs Often Missed
A new study suggests people are better at recognising overt pain in dogs than subtler behavioural signs.
What pets reveal in courtship
The other day, I was out walking with a friend when she told me she had offered to let her…
Ancient DNA places dogs in human societies earlier than expected
Ancient dog DNA has pushed back the earliest genetically confirmed dog by around 5,000 years. Here is what the research…
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.…
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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.
