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A wolf in sheep’s clothing: Should we dress dogs?
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Why dogs dislike men
Why Dogs Dislike Men Does your dog dislike men? Ok, most dogs don’t dislike men but a small but significant number do. Ask anyone that works
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If pets could blog…
If Pets Could Blog… Also looking at a pet’s New Year Resolutions! If pets could blog, wonder what they’d say? Perhaps along the lines of a
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Confessions of a behaviourist – part 1, 2 and 3
CONFESSIONS OF A BEHAVIOURIST – PART 1 People expect my pets to be perfect! I tell them there is no such thing as the perfect pet
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5 Reasons Why an animal behaviourist likes Twitter
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10 Ways That Pets Embarrass Us
Pets can be embarrassing. Meet ten examples of the most embarrassing pets.
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