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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 frustration arises when an animal is motivated to obtain something they value but cannot, or when an expected outcome repeatedly…
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…
Is My Dog “Just Acting Out”? Why Headlines Can Mislead Us
Recently, an article popped up in my feed from Yahoo News with the headline: “Does My Dog Have Genuine Separation…
Why Scary Experiences Stick
Think back to a moment that scared you. I will never forget hurtling my then two-year-old daughter towards the pavement…
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