canine behaviour
Animal Practitioner Series – Common causes for owner resistance to change
Pet owners often seek assistance from professionals in training and behaviour modification programmes to address their furry companions' behavioural issues. However, implementing changes in pet owners' behaviour and mindset can be met with resistance. This article delves into some of…
Canine predatory chase behaviour
When Fenton, the black Labrador, chased deer in Richmond Park hotly pursued by his frantic owner a few years ago,…
Two hearts beat as one
Talk to most dog owners and they’ll agree that nothing beats that pleasure we get when greeted by our pet…
Did my pets know I was ill before I did?
There is plenty of anecdotal evidence from dog owners that suggest their pets have sniffed out or alerted in some…
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…
Dog’s memory – more important than smell
A new study from Duke University’s Canine Cognition Centre suggests that memory may be more important than smell when dogs…
60 Seconds With Dr Ian Dunbar
Dr Ian Dunbar is an animal behaviourist, veterinarian, trainer, writer, educationalist and seasoned broadcaster. Ian revolutionised dog training in the…
Traditional training versus Modern methods
It was only a few centuries ago that scientists and philosophers believed dogs were dumb animals incapable of thought. Descartes,…
So your dog humps?
I was speaking with one of my students at Puppy & Dog School and the discussion of mounting cropped up. …
Dog massage – ‘Galen in action’ with Caroline Durrant
Our four-legged friends stand on their toes, ankles in the air with their knees forward. Imagine doing that all day…
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