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When the Body is Speaking: Pain as a Hidden Driver of Behaviour

The connection between physical pain and problem behaviour in dogs is one of the most important and most consistently under-recognised findings in canine science.

The Seven Emotional Systems: What Panksepp's Science Looks Like in Your Living Room

Discover the neuroscientist who took the emotional lives of animals seriously.

Training Should Never Disrupt A Dog's Safety

Do you want a trained dog, or do you want a peaceful dog?

Signs of Pain and Health Emergencies in Dogs

Your dog can't tell you they're hurting or feeling unwell. Not in words. But they are telling you, every single day,

Settling Your Reactive Dog After A Setback

Setbacks when you're teaching your dog to cope are not failures. They are part of the journey,

How Positive, Choice Based Dog Training Strengthens Your Bond

Do we want a dog who obeys because they have no other choice, or a dog who chooses to work with us because the relationship feels good?

Five Simple Indoor Scent Games to Settle Your Dog

When your dog is restless, anxious, or bouncing off the walls, the answer often isn't more physical exercise.

Meeting Your Dog's Emotional Needs Every Day

When did we last consider whether our dogs felt truly safe, connected, and emotionally satisfied?

Glimmers: The Overlooked Moments That Matter For Reactive Dogs

Knowing your dog's glimmers will make their life easier and your life easier too.

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