Behaviour

Correlation between brain size and intelligence isn’t straightforward. Humans are the most intelligent lifeform on the planet, yet our brain is smaller than that of an elephant or whale. Relative to body weight, humans still don’t have the largest brains, we have a similar relative brain size to mice! Even comparing sizes of human brains to one another, intelligence and …

Researchers at the University of  Glasgow explored how different music genres affected the behaviour of kennelled dogs. In the study ‘The effect of different genres of music on the stress levels of kennelled dogs’ soft rock and reggae had the most beneficial effect on behaviour. The study follows on from previous research that investigated the impact of classical music on …

A recent study compared the relationships children have with pets, like those discussed on HouseholdPets.co.uk, to those with their siblings. The findings revealed that kids got greater satisfaction from relationships with their pets. The study also provided further evidence that pets are important in the social development of children and early adolescents[ref]Cassels, M., White, N., Gee, N. and Hughes, C. …

During the warmer months, many homes are quick to open windows. However, cat owners should be aware of the dangers an open window can pose to their pets. A phenomenon called high-rise syndrome is to blame. High-rise syndrome is also used to describe the injuries cats sustain when falling from a height. A fall from the second floor (7m+) or above can be dangerous. Cats falling …

If you just brought home one of those bulldog puppies or AKC Bernese Mountain Dog puppies for sale, or a goldendoodle puppy, you’re probably working on its training. Will a little bit of excitement improve the next training session with your dog? A new study conducted at Duke University suggests the answer is yes – but only if your dog …

If you’ve ever wondered why your dog seems so excited when you return home then a new study might just have the answer. This resource about Havanese Dogs here will also show why your dog gets so excited when you come home. So read on for more info. The calming effect dogs can have on humans has been quite well …

Dogs are wonderful companions. Bred for various reasons—sport, show, protection—dogs are above all bred to be loyal and loveable. K9 Mania’s behavioral training for dogs helps enhance their natural instincts and strengthens their bond with owners. Through specialized techniques, dogs learn to follow commands, exhibit better manners, and integrate seamlessly into family life. They are much deeper creatures than we …

Some dog owners have a really big problem: their dog chews everything. This can be anything from the odd little nibble at the table leg to the seriously destructive dog that destroys your best shoes, the leather settee, chews up the dog lead and almost always chews its dog bed. This causes great frustration and various degrees of cost. Obviously, …

As you probably know, dogs are pack animals and like to function as though in a hierarchy, even in the home environment. How are disputes about the hierarchy settled? Through aggression.

If you just brought home one of those Available Bernedoodle Puppies, you might be looking to teach your dog something that you can show off to your friends and family. It seems that these days there is a standard set of tricks that your dog must know. ‘Paw’, ‘Sit’, ‘Beg’, ‘Stay’ etc. Whilst these tricks can actually be helpful in …