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German Shepherds bring the big bucks at the cinema

According to a recent study, German Shepherds claim the top spot when it comes to box office smashes. The pet insurer, Everypaw, analysed the top 50 live-action films starring dogs to better understand if there was a link between breed…

Can allergy-friendly dogs prevent allergic reactions?

Allergies to dogs have increased in prevalence presumably as a result of increased dog ownership and sensitisation.  Consequently, public interest…
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The science of emotions

Being a great pet owner is to better understand their mind and our own.  One topic hotly debated by owners…

Sizing up the competition via scent

Urine marking is the canine equivalent of a graffiti artist leaving a tag to mark their territory.  Not only does scent…

Calming effects of music during animal surgeries

Over the years, various studies (Wells et al., 2002; Kogan et al., 2012) have illustrated the positive benefits music therapy has…
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Galen massage with Emma Tanaka

Emma Tanaka has been part of the Hanne Grice Dog Training & Behaviour team for over two years.  A firm…

Using ‘baby-talk’ gains attention and supports the human-dog bond

Data suggest dog owners tend to anthropomorphise their four-legged friends more than cat owners (Dotson et al., 2010).  Indeed, in…

Dog noise sensitivity and links with pain

There are numerous factors that can influence a dog’s behaviour, however, a new study has found a relationship between fear…

Are anxious people more likely to be bitten?

There are many variables that can lead to a dog bite including but not limited to: the context, what the…
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People show greater attachment towards pets than partners

Despite the plethora of species sharing the planet with humans, only a privileged few occupy the position of pets. Pet-keeping…