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Dogs are eating 54,000 extra calories annually

Over-indulgence can lead to weight-gain in humans and it is the same for pets.  Whilst many owners carefully manage their dog’s diet, a new survey indicates the average owner is feeding their dog an extra 54,000 calories a year, in…

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…

Podcast: Fixed versus Growth Mindset

With 2017 just around the corner, many of us will be thinking about adopting some New Year’s resolutions.  That’s why…
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Human lung disease found in dogs

A new study has discovered that a rare form of pulmonary hypertension (PVOD), previously only thought to occur in humans,…

How a break-up can affect your pet

According to the Family Court Statistics Quarterly for January to March 2023 there were 28,865 divorce applications and over the past 50…

Mirroring and matching in dogs

Most people know I’m almost obsessive when it comes to how animals communicate, especially canine and feline body language.  And…

Staying safe on a walk

That regular trip around the block or down to the park can lull us dog owners, into a false sense…
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Aggression in dogs

Aggression is usually a defence reflex, initially exhibited as a threat or warning, ultimately exhibited in a real form when…