Health

Why not try something new and give running with your dog a go this New Year? Running with your dog provides a fantastic way to get fit in the fresh air and enjoy an invigorating workout whilst spending time with...

The British Psychological Society (BPS) has recently reported on a new study showcased at the society’s annual conference that shows that many children are unaware that they should show caution around frightened dogs. Lead researcher Dr Sarah Rose of Staffordshire...

With Halloween and Bonfire Night swiftly approaching, many people will be looking forward to hosting parties or attending public fireworks events. This annual, traditional event allows us here in the UK to enjoy a fun, colourful and exciting display of...

We, as humans relate to the world around us and our dogs do too! The difference is, whilst we primarily communicate verbally through language, our dogs mainly communicate via body language and secondarily through vocalisation including barking, growling and the...

A new study published by a PhD student on open access journal ‘Plos One’ examines our canines’ communications with humans. “The ability of canines to cooperate with us might be the result of selection pressures during domestication,” ponders study author...

According to the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC), a British society for the study of animal behaviour, growling as a form of aggression is a part of a range of canine behaviours that dogs use to deal with life’s...

All dogs from time to time growl and it is important as a dog owner to understand your canine's communication and act accordingly in order to promote the health and wellbeing of your dog, and to protect your own safety...