I often feel that the adolescent stage in a dog’s life is overlooked, while on the other hand there is a lot of information out there about puppies; some really... read more →
When I was young I was taught the basics, like I am sure many of us were. A wagging tail, a happy dog. Tail tucked is a scared dog. A... read more →
Is the dog fearful, or crouching? Does it matter, when you’re training? The world of animal trainers is divided, and I find that some trainers avoid the subject of animal... read more →
This essay was originally posted on Psychology Today. Citizen science can help us understand how dogs react to "faceless" humans. There aren't any sweeping one-size-fits-all explanations even for a single dog. It's well known... read more →
Destructive behaviour can be extremely frustrating. Image: concept by ILLIS ABC, drawing by Pyrrth Destructive behaviour from your beloved pet can be a nuisance. Assuming there’s not an underlying medical... read more →
Our dogs, particularly in the West are considered pets at the moment – hopefully not for much longer as we learn more about them. At the moment though, when we... read more →