Hanne Grice Pet Training & Behaviour

Hanne Grice Pet Training & Behaviour We’re an award-winning pet behaviour company providing: Puppy & Dog School, behaviour consults & more For more information visit our website www.hannegrice.com

This page is designed to give you the latest advice, research news and top tips relating to animal behaviour, in companion animals. We're a multi-awarding winning pet behaviour company run by certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Trainer, Hanne Grice Dip, BA (Hons), MSc (Distinction). Established in 2006, we have worked with thousands of clients. Services include: canine & feline behaviour consultancy, 1-1 training, group & online classes, pet bereavement counselling, lecturing in MSc Applied Animal Behaviour & Training (AABT) and MSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare. Additionally, Hanne peer reviews for the scientific journal Society & Animals and is a Mentor and Faculty Advisor for Victoria Stillwell Dog Training & Behavior Academy. Areas covered include: Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and parts of Oxfordshire. Members of: Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT - USA no: 74193), The Pet Professional Guild (PPG no: 13175869), Kids Around Dogs (KAD) Approved Trainer and certified in Protocol to Overcome the Fear of Dogs in Kids, British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA), Victoria Stillwell Dog Training & Behaviour Academy (Mentor and Faculty Advisor), Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), Affiliate of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers (BIPDT), Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and Animal Behaviour & Training Council. Supporting Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Winners of: Animal Behaviourist of the Year - Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2021/22, Animal Behaviourist of the Year - Home Counties LUX Pet Services & Products Awards 2022/21 & 2021/22, Dog Trainer of the Year - Oxfordshire Prestige Awards 2022/21, 2021/22 & 2019/20, Silver Award Winner Best Animal Services, Best Customer Services 2021 & 2015 Business Women Awards, Dacorum Business Excellence Award 2009, Special Merit award three years running from NARP, Scoot Headlines 2015 Award.

𝗖𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 ‼️I got to meet gorgeous Ruby today to kick-start her support. This little cutie is 20 weeks old and a mu...
09/01/2026

𝗖𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 ‼️

I got to meet gorgeous Ruby today to kick-start her support. This little cutie is 20 weeks old and a multipoo. Following a scary encounter with another dog, she finds others overwhelming. Ruby did so well in session - onwards and upwards for Team Ruby. 💪🐾

08/01/2026

𝓕𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓥𝓪𝓾𝓵𝓽 - Case Study: O’Malley

O’Malley is a gorgeous cat and, in late 2024, he found himself navigating a big change when his owner and partner moved in together. O’Malley started targeting one of them with aggressive behaviour, which can feel deeply personal when you’re on the receiving end, even though it never is.

We began working together in the latter part of
‘24 with a clear, structured behaviour modification plan. The focus stayed firmly on O’Malley’s emotional safety, the pressure points within the home, and how predictable routines and thoughtful environmental changes could help him feel secure again.

By January ‘25, I shared their update. Watching it back now, it’s hard to believe how quickly those months have passed. What stands out most is the commitment of his carers. They were patient, observant, and consistent. They followed the behaviour modification plan carefully, even when progress felt slow and the work repetitive. That steady, unglamorous consistency is where change actually happens.

And O’Malley? He took it from there. 🐈‍⬛

With the significant drops in temperature and warnings of more ice and snowy blasts on route via Storm Goretti, it’s imp...
07/01/2026

With the significant drops in temperature and warnings of more ice and snowy blasts on route via Storm Goretti, it’s important to be aware that, just like us, cold weather changes can influence how many animals cope day to day. Comfort, movement, routines, and behaviour can be impacted as conditions become colder.

So here’s my article 𝓕𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓥𝓪𝓾𝓵𝓽 with tips to guide you and your pets through this inclement weather. Safe warm and stay safe.

👉 https://www.hannegrice.com/behaviour-advice/cold-weather-top-tips-for-pet-owners/

[Pic: Blaze, our Chief Canine Consultant]

"Work examining human-animal relationships shows that interactions are shaped by emotion, expectation, and context on bo...
06/01/2026

"Work examining human-animal relationships shows that interactions are shaped by emotion, expectation, and context on both sides of the relationship, influencing behaviour and learning processes across species. This does not suggest that humans cause behaviour problems. Rather, it highlights that behaviour develops within a shared system, one in which human actions and emotional states are always part of the picture.

Understanding pet behaviour through this lens moves us away from blame and towards something far more useful. For pet owners and guardians, it reframes behaviour as neither a personal failing nor evidence of an animal being difficult, dominant, or broken. Behaviour is information. It reflects how an animal is coping within the world they are living in, and within the expectations placed upon them."

To understand more about why behaviour in dogs and cats is never just about the animal, read my article at https://www.hannegrice.com/advice/why-behaviour-in-dogs-and-cats-is-never-just-about-the-animal/

05/01/2026

🎄 Today marks the final story, sharing some favourites from my 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 series. So, it seems fitting that as we kick start 2026, we end these 12 Days of Christmas with a tale that made headlines thirty years ago.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭: Dolly the sheep, was the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell, emerged from a laboratory in Scotland and quickly entered global public consciousness. Dolly’s legacy extended well beyond scientific achievement. Her existence prompted sustained public debate about identity, ageing, ethics, and the responsibilities that accompany technological possibility.🧬

📓Across these twelve stories, we’ve moved from wolves influencing ceasefires and cats shaping court cases, to belief, behaviour, forensics, and biotechnology. Thank you to everyone that has watched, liked, shared and commented. I really appreciate you following along with this festive return to the vault. What was your favourite?

04/01/2026

🎄 12 Days of Christmas - sharing favourite stories from my 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 series.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭: Lady Wonder, the horse reported to have psychic abilities and credited with helping police in two cases involving missing children.

Was she genuinely psychic, or was something else shaping what people believed they were witnessing?

03/01/2026

🎄 12 Days of Christmas, sharing favourite stories from my 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 series.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭: On the Eastern Front of World War I, starving wolves began attacking soldiers on both sides, leading to reports of temporary ceasefires and joint responses. What sets this story apart is that the animals were wild, unmanaged, and indiscriminate, and their presence reshaped human behaviour on both sides of the line.

02/01/2026

🎄 12 Days of Christmas- sharing favourite stories from my 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 series.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭: Snowball, the cat whose fur provided crucial forensic evidence in a criminal case, marking a first for the use of animal DNA in court. 🧬

01/01/2026

🎄 12 Days of Christmas, sharing favourite stories from my 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 series.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭: Room 8 - the story of a stray cat who attended a Los Angeles elementary school daily over many years, becoming part of its routines, care systems, and public record.

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚! The New Year often feels like a natural point to take stock, revisit training and take a fresh ...
01/01/2026

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚!

The New Year often feels like a natural point to take stock, revisit training and take a fresh look at what is, and isn’t, working. For example, a recall that works in the garden but not in the park, or a sit that holds at home but disappears when visitors arrive. These patterns are commonly put down to stubbornness, naughtiness, or training being “lost”. More often, they reflect how learning transfers across contexts.

If this feels familiar, you may find my article helpful - see https://www.hannegrice.com/walk-the-dog/new-year-new-thinking-when-dog-training-doesnt-transfer-beyond-the-home/

31/12/2025

🎄 12 Days of Christmas - sharing favourite stories from my 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 series.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭: Big cats in the UK. Reported sightings and recurring claims, examined through available evidence and historical context.

One of my most-watched 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 videos within big cat communities.

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This page is designed to give you the latest advice, research news and top tips relating to animal behaviour, in particular dogs and cats. We're a multi-awarding winning pet behaviour company working with a range of species including felines, yet best known for our extensive work with family dogs. Established in 2006, we have helped thousands of furry clients tackling all sorts of problem behaviours with a calm, positive training approach. Our work has been recognised both at a national and local level winning many awards, and Hanne has represented female entrepreneurs presenting in front of government bodies and Ministers. Author of Playing With Your Dog, Hanne contributes to a number of printed and online publications sharing advice on canine and feline behaviour, animal care and management. We provide a range of services including 1-1 training, pet behaviour consultancy and group classes at Puppy & Dog School located in Hertfordshire, and hold training services at our private venue in Oxfordshire. Hanne also provides lecturing duties for educational organisations relating to animal behaviour studies and holds regular workshops for owners and pet professionals on a range of topics including; bite prevention, enrichment, reactivity, canine and feline body language, Pet First Aid, and provide services for Schools.

Members of:

Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT - USA no: 74193), The Pet Professional Guild (PPG no: 13175869), the Animal Behaviour Society (ABS), the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA), Sarah Whitehead's Inner Circle, British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA), Victoria Stillwell Dog Training Academy (Mentor), Affiliate of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers (BIPDT), and Provisional Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC). Hanne Grice Training & Behaviour is part of the Behaviour Collective - a community group of skilled behaviourists and trainers, sharing knowledge and best-practice using reinforcement-based methods, aimed at pet owners and professionals.

Our head trainer and behaviour specialist is Hanne Grice who holds various qualifications within this field, including an MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Training (level 7) - Distinction. For more information visit our website www.doglistener.tv