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Why Behaviour in Dogs and Cats Is Never Just About the Animal

Behaviour in dogs and cats is often misunderstood when labels replace explanation. A clinical perspective shows how learning, environment, and human interaction shape behaviour over time.

New Year, New Thinking: When Dog Training Doesn’t Transfer Beyond the Home

The New Year often feels like a natural point to take stock. For many dog owners and guardians, that means…

Science of Connection – the Longevity Loop

Ageing changes how dogs take in and respond to the world, and the early signs often appear in small, everyday…

Science of Connection – the Cortisol Conversation

Cortisol is often described as a stress hormone, yet its role is broader and more nuanced. It helps the body…

Why Choosing the Right Dog Training Class Shapes Your Dog’s Future

Evidence-based puppy and dog training in Tring with ABTC-accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Hanne Grice. Build confidence, focus, and calm for…

How Does a Dog Dream?

When your dog twitches, paddles their paws, or gives a soft bark in their sleep, it’s natural to wonder what’s…

How does a cat’s chatter help them catch birds?

Have you ever watched your cat stand at the window, wide-eyed, tail flicking, and making that rapid staccato “chatter” sound?…

What KPop Demon Hunters can teach us about training dogs

With youngsters at home, KPop Demon Hunters is played with the same regularity as my father would tune in to…

Rethinking the Pet Effect

Dogs have long been promoted as the perfect antidote to combating loneliness and anxiety. It seems that not a week…

Why You Forgot Why You Walked into the Kitchen (And What’s It Got To Do With Animals?)

A post drifted into my social feed recently that made me smile: “My ability to remember lyrics from the 80s…