How to prevent dog attacks on children A dog attack on a child is devastating, usually for everyone concerned – the child; the parents of the
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Scent enrichment may improve animal behaviour and welfare
Enrich your pet’s life using olfactory stimulation (scent enrichment) Have you ever wondered how you can naturally and simply influence your pet’s behaviour? Many owners are
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When the going gets tough: Surveys of dedicated pet owners on emotions and lifestyles with their pets Dr Joanne Righetti The following paper was presented at
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Making dogs happy
We love our dogs and want to give them as happy a life as possible. But just what makes dogs happy? We asked Dr Melissa Starling
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Why dogs are so friendly to humans
Why dogs are so friendly towards humans Ever wondered why dogs are so friendly towards humans? Perhaps you simply take their adoration for granted! Skeptics amongst
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Overweight dogs have behaviour problems! (Alarming findings)
Overweight dogs have behaviour problems! Did you know that? How heavy is your dog? Do they have behavioural issues? Many pet dogs are overweight, even obese.
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