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How does…? The series that answers your animal-related questions
The latest episode in my “How does…?” series looks at how cats drink water compared to dogs. The series is aimed at animal lovers and pet professionals wishing to learn more about their four-legged friends. This series forms part of…
What are animal behaviour change programmes and what’s most effective?
Animal behaviour change programmes are aimed at modifying the behaviour of animals to improve their welfare, reduce their impact on…
BBC’s The One Show – featuring Brian Conley and Hanne Grice
Talking buttons for dogs Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Trainer, Hanne Grice recently featured in a segment with actor and comedian…
What pets need – the 5 welfare needs
Pets rely on us to look after them, so it is a big responsibility to care for animals. It is…
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…
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…
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