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Rethinking the Pet Effect
Dogs have long been promoted as the perfect antidote to combating loneliness and anxiety. It seems that not a week goes by without a new study emerging that champions the ‘pet effect’; the idea that animals improve our mental health…
The Social Brain and Animals
Research increasingly shows that the way we train and care for animals influences both their emotional health and behaviour. For…
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…
Hanne Grice Named ‘Animal Behaviourist of the Year UK’ by Global 100 Awards
I’m delighted to share that I have been awarded ‘Animal Behaviourist of the Year UK’ by the Global 100 Awards…
DNA Evidence Confirms Feral Cats are Driving Declines in Reintroduced Native Species
In the remote conservation sites of South Australia, a quiet but devastating predator is undermining efforts to restore native wildlife!…
Grab a Slot at our In-person Training & Behaviour Surgery
We are holding our annual popular in-person dog and cat training and behaviour surgery on Thursday, 15th May 2025, at Hastoe Village…
A Guide to Safe Play Activities for Puppies
Play is fundamental to a puppy’s development, shaping behaviour, confidence, and problem-solving abilities. I am such a firm believer in…
Dogs Can Smell Cancer in Other Dogs: What It Means for Owners
Dogs’ sense of smell has long been celebrated, from sniffing out missing persons to detecting diseases in humans. Now, research…
Understanding Your Dog’s Emotions: What New Research Reveals
Dogs are remarkably expressive, and as their guardians, we often feel we can tell exactly what they’re feeling. But how…
Dog Trainer of the Year 2024-25 – Hanne Grice wins title
We recently found out that Hanne has been awarded the title of Dog Trainer of the Year 2024-25 Oxford. This…
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