Pets
Living with behavioural problems – owners’ experiences
Over the years I’ve seen the emotional and financial impact on owners who live with a pet that exhibits undesirable behaviours. Whilst there is plenty of data relating to the welfare of pets with problems, there is little on the…
Maternal stress & puppies
I worked out the other week that since the pandemic started, I’ve trained with well over 300 puppies with this…
Self-awareness in animals
The most common test of self-awareness is the ‘mirror test’ developed by Gallup in 1970, originally using chimpanzees. The…
Cat stress, health & behaviour
Data suggests even stoic cats can have elevated levels of adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, and other stress hormones, and that chronically…
Pet grief – it hurts
Pet-keeping is one of the closest forms of human-animal interaction in Western society. Although owner-pet relationships may stem from genetically…
Christmas – A pet owner’s survival guide
The countdown to Christmas has begun. Our homes are typically filled by now with Christmas trees, baubles, gift wrap, interesting…
PODCAST: Hanne’s interview on babies and dog-owner relationships
I was delighted to recently speak with friend & trainer Oli Juste from Channel 4’s Puppy School. Oli has a…
Older dogs – ageing and promoting longevity
Humans, dogs, cats, rodents, and horses all share similar ageing processes, with arthritis, loss of hearing or sight and organs…
Puppy Socialisation Bingo – During COVID-19
Every owner wants a happy, sociable and contented dog. To help your puppy gain confidence around new environments, sounds, people, animals…
Create a sensory pet garden (inside or out)
Ever heard of a sensory garden? It’s a self-contained garden that is designed to stimulate the senses not just with…
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Playing With Your Dog will help any dog owner work out the games that are best suited for their pet to play throughout his life, from puppyhood to old age. The book also shares some tricks for all ages, group activities, and recommended toys that dogs will enjoy.
