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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 life.

Do Dogs Sense Pregnancy? What The Science Tells Us About Behaviour Changes Before and After Birth

Many dog owners notice their dog acting differently during pregnancy. New research published in Anthrozoös shows that dogs often become…

How Does a Dog Shake – and Why?

A dog’s shake is one of nature’s most efficient designs. It looks simple – a quick ripple from nose to…

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…

Stress, trauma and the body

With the new academic year upon us, I look forward to teaching MSc students about Human-Animal Interactions and the different…

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…

Creative ways to nudge your dog’s fluid intake

Did you know that hot weather changes the maths of cooling for dogs? Panting evaporates water from the tongue and…

5 Common Puppy Mistakes – and What to Do Instead

Welcoming a puppy into your home is a big step, and one that shapes the behaviour, resilience and emotional health…

Rethinking the Pet Effect

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

When Walks Hurt! New Study Shows Common Injuries Linked to Dog Leads

For many of us, enjoying a quiet stroll with our pooch away from the daily hubbub can be a simple…