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Dogs and toddlers – similarities in cooperative communication

A new study by the University of Arizona has further highlighted the similarities in cooperative communication skills between dogs and toddlers. The researchers studied 552 dogs including; pet, assistance and bomb-detection dogs of varying breeds.  Firstly, the team assessed the…

Dogs know what you’re saying and how you say it

Scientists have discovered what many owners have long suspected: dogs understand some of what we’re saying. The study, conducted by…

Webcast: Moving house – tips for dog owners

A pet’s survival guide… Moving house can be an incredibly exciting yet stressful time for us humans, and it can…

Are dogs selfish?

Man and dog have been together for thousands of years, forging a relationship that most would consider mutually beneficial.  Hollywood…

Factors to consider when choosing a dog

Many people choose a dog based on experiences from their past.  They may have fond memories of a dog once…

Did my pets know I was ill before I did?

There is plenty of anecdotal evidence from dog owners that suggest their pets have sniffed out or alerted in some…

Microchipping laws – what dog owners need to know

This year marks a change in how you register your pet.  From April 2016, it will become law for all…
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Radio Dacorum – Interview with Hanne Grice

Tails were wagging across Dacorum on Tuesday when Hanne joined DJ Alice Mitchell and her pooch PJ to talk dogs,…

So your dog humps?

I was speaking with one of my students at Puppy & Dog School and the discussion of mounting cropped up. …

Dogs recognise happy and angry faces

As many of my clients will testify, I am always wittering on about the importance of how you ‘look and…