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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 crowds, noise, livestock, food, heat and limited space difficult. Hanne Grice explains how to assess whether your dog is likely…

Science of Connection – The Paradox of Choice

Why conflicting pet behaviour advice can leave owners stuck, and how to find a clearer starting point. When an animal’s…

Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold

Frustration underlies many behavioural concerns observed in dogs, yet it is often mistaken for overexcitability, stubbornness, or deliberate disobedience. Yet…

Science of Connection – the Frustration Threshold

Frustration sits behind many everyday behaviour challenges in dogs, yet it is often misunderstood. In this Science of Connection episode,…

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…

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 – Understanding Slow Responses in Dogs

Human brains can decode language in milliseconds. Yet for dogs, it’s different. They are not processing words as we do.…

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…

The Science of Connection – Synchrony

My Science of Connection series is designed to provide bite-sized information for dog owners and guardians, focusing on the biological threads that…

The Science of Connection – the Oxytocin Loop

My Science of Connection series is designed to provide bite-sized information for dog owners and guardians, focusing on the biological…