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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 Anxiety or Is It Just Acting Out?”. At first glance, it looks like a helpful guide for concerned owners. Yet,…

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…

After three years as an ABTC Trustee, I’m stepping down.  Here’s what I’ve learned, what I’m proud of, and what’s next…

Forgive the long post, I rarely talk publicly about what I get up to with my voluntary ‘hat’ on in…

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…

Wolf Pup Sisters from the Permafrost Reveal Ancient Ecology and Diet

Frozen in time for more than 14,000 years, two small canid pups discovered in the Siberian permafrost are now helping…

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…