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My cats groom each other, so why do they fight?

Cats can groom and sleep together yet still experience conflict. New research on allogrooming shows why grooming alone cannot tell us whether two cats get on.

Why do we see different things in the same dog?

Why do people interpret the same dog so differently? Drawing on new research and behavioural science, this article explores how…
Everything’s Psychology podcast thumbnail for The Psychology of Dogs, featuring Paul Davies with a black dog and guest portraits of Professor Daniel Mills and Hanne Grice.

The Psychology of Dogs: Hanne Grice joins Professor Daniel Mills on Everything’s Psychology

Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice joins Paul Davies and Professor Daniel Mills on Everything’s Psychology to discuss dog psychology, dog…

Talking trust, behaviour and the human-animal bond with Michael Hingson

Hanne Grice joins Michael Hingson on Unstoppable Mindset to discuss Roselle, guide dogs, pet behaviour, trust, grief, agency and the…
Puppy sitting in grass with the text “Fear periods in dogs” and “Puppy development does not run to a fixed timetable”.

Fear periods in dogs: what does the science actually say?

The term “fear period” is used a lot in puppy advice, giving a sense that young dogs move through development…

Taking Your Dog to a Summer Carnival or Country Show

Summer carnivals, village fêtes and country shows can be enjoyable for some dogs, while others may find the combination of…

Mary Toft and the Rabbit-Birth Hoax of 1726

In 1726, Mary Toft, a poor woman from Godalming in Surrey, became the centre of one of Georgian England’s strangest…

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…