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Socialising your puppy to people during COVID-19

When we bring a puppy into our home, we want our dog to settle in quickly, be comfortable in their new environment and grow up to be a well-rounded, confident dog.  Typically puppies enter their new homes from about eight…

Generalisation of behaviours – “But he’ll do it at home!”

This week I was having a chat with a client who was trying to understand why her dog was struggling…

Ten tips to avoid spooking your pets this Halloween

Halloween will soon be here.  While Halloween may be great fun for many, it can be a time of real…

60 Seconds with Ann Baslington-Davies – expert canine witness

Ann Baslington-Davis is a Canine Behaviour Analyst, specialising as an expert witness for Court cases involving dog bites and fights. …

Dog attacks – what studies tell us

This past week we have heard the horrific news of a young boy in Cornwall being killed and a baby…

Gene mutation linked to sudden blindness in dogs

A new study has found that a change in genetic code is linked to sudden blindness known as goniodysgenesis (…

“Nip it in the bud!”

Five words that sum up an owner’s frustration about their dog’s problem behaviour.  Five words I have heard so often…

Can allergy-friendly dogs prevent allergic reactions?

Allergies to dogs have increased in prevalence presumably as a result of increased dog ownership and sensitisation.  Consequently, public interest…

Poop-eating habits in dogs

One of the most common problems owners speak to me about is their dog’s habit of eating poop.  Known as…

Using ‘baby-talk’ gains attention and supports the human-dog bond

Data suggest dog owners tend to anthropomorphise their four-legged friends more than cat owners (Dotson et al., 2010).  Indeed, in…

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