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Understanding dogs through a wellbeing lens
Behaviour, health and emotional wellbeing are never separate
This space brings together behaviour, physical health and emotional wellbeing – from in‑depth explorations of complex topics to practical guidance drawn from real dogs and real lives.
Some pieces are designed to be read slowly. Others are starting points. All are written to help you understand what your dog might be experiencing, not just what they’re doing.
Latest Articles
Hidden pain: what we don’t see can still shape everything
Pain doesn’t have to be obvious to shape someone’s entire experience of the world. Even in humans – people who can speak, explain, and choose whether to disclose – pain is often missed, minimised or misunderstood. People adapt. They compensate. They stop mentioning it...
When Worms Were the Missing Piece: Sanna’s Story
Meet Sanna, a beautiful seven-month-old Romanian rescue. Sweet-natured, very pretty, and incredibly lucky - her new guardians had already worked with us before, and were determined to give her the very best start. Like so many overseas rescues, Sanna arrived with a...
Could your barky dog have worms? Surprising links between parasites, health and behaviour
You’ve probably heard people talk about the link between pain and behaviour. But what if I told you that parasites can play a role in those behaviours too? Worms, fleas, ticks, skin mites and even microscopic organisms like Giardia are not the first thing most...
