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We often talk about giving pets a good life but, what does that actually mean? Is it enough to feed them, walk them, keep them safe? Or can we do…

Introduction There are many benefits of dog walking, not just for our canine companions but also for you humans too! May is National Walking Month, but for most of us dedicated…

As dog owners, we cherish the bond we share with our furry friends, but understanding their behaviors can sometimes feel overwhelming. Recent research conducted by Salonen and colleagues has illuminated…

The bond between humans and dogs is one of the oldest and most cherished relationships in history. As companion animals, dogs enrich our lives in countless ways. However, the stark…

What is Animal Welfare? Animal welfare refers to the physical and emotional wellbeing of an animal in relation to how well it can cope with its surroundings. The World Organisation…

Clever Hans – The Horse That Could Count? The most famous story of a horse supposedly doing maths dates back to the early 20th century with a horse named Clever…

The domestication of horses is a fascinating journey that had a significant impact on human history. Horses, known scientifically as Equus ferus caballus, were first domesticated around 5,500 years ago…

Pigeon NavigationPigeons are renowned for their exceptional homing abilities. They have been used for communication for centuries, thanks to their remarkable capacity to return to their home lofts from great…

Enrichment comes from activities that mentally and physically stimulate an animal's mind, body, and senses. These activities often mimic the animals’ instinctive, species specific behaviours. Westlund (1) proposed that enrichment…

Evolution and domestication Cats are often, perhaps mistakenly, labelled as aloof or unaffectionate. This may be because people are comparing them with ‘man's best friend’, but in fact, felines communicate…