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What is counterconditioning in animal training?

Counterconditioning is a form of behavioural therapy that involves changing an animal’s emotional response to a specific stimulus. This is typically accomplished by pairing the stimulus with a positive reinforcement, such as a food treat, so that the animal learns…

What is desensitisation in animal training?

Desensitisation is a behaviour therapy technique used to reduce a person’s or animal’s fear, anxiety, or other negative emotional response…

Why pet owners should focus on using positive reinforcement methods

Positive reinforcement is a widely accepted and effective method for addressing behaviour problems in pets. What is positive reinforcement? Positive…

Baking – festive treats for your dog

We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at HQ so I’m sharing a little festive treat I’ve enjoyed making for…

A Christmas thank you

It has been another busy year with the fall-out of the pandemic still being felt with the continued rise in…

Pet parenting style influences dog behaviour

A new paper from Brubaker and Udell (2022) has found that the parenting style of the owner[s] can predict certain…

Fun for the kids – bake Halloween dog treats

A great way to nurture your child and dog’s relationship and create positive interactions is to help them feel involved…
Money saving tips for owners

Money saving tips for pet owners

With the cost-of-living crisis hitting people’s pockets hard and rescue organisations seeing more animals coming into their care where owners…

Separation anxiety – Hanne discusses this & more in podcast

I was delighted to speak with Rhiannon Shepherd recently from the Pet Perspective for Napo Pet Insurance about separation anxiety – what…

Winner – Pet Behaviourist of the Year 2022 LUXlife Awards

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 The winners have been announced and Hanne Grice Pet Training & Behaviour has won for a second year…