Melanie Norgate Dog Behaviour Consultant and Animal Trainer

Melanie Norgate Dog Behaviour Consultant and Animal Trainer Qualified and experienced dog behaviour consultant. Ethical and scientifically-supported methods.

I often ask people to try again ‘in a happy voice’ when their dogs don’t respond - with magical results! This cool resea...
11/08/2026

I often ask people to try again ‘in a happy voice’ when their dogs don’t respond - with magical results! This cool research into dogs’ brain response to human facial expressions gives us a clue about why. Always be kind!

Canine behavior; Neuroscience; Cognitive neuroscience

Wow fish appreciated as sentient in Argentina - makes it illegal to keep them in conditions that cause mistreatment or c...
14/07/2026

Wow fish appreciated as sentient in Argentina - makes it illegal to keep them in conditions that cause mistreatment or cruelty. What animals can you find in your home or community that could do with a fair go?

I love teaching people about biology, body language and animal training so we can notice and care - it helps us to be better humans!

Two fish named Fede and Magui have been recognized by an Argentine court as sentient beings with rights and moved out of a restaurant’s glass display case

Take a look at these insects expressing their mind about the meal they’ve been served…The video makes their feelings pre...
07/07/2026

Take a look at these insects expressing their mind about the meal they’ve been served…The video makes their feelings pretty clear!

Do bees have inner lives? Slow-motion video reveals bumblebee behaviour similar to ‘liking’ or ‘disliking’

Bees respond to tasty treats or plain water based on context, a study that may provide support for establishing insect sentience shows

Update on doggie-human history! And it combines two of my favourite things - dogs and genetics. Here is a nice, easy to ...
26/03/2026

Update on doggie-human history! And it combines two of my favourite things - dogs and genetics. Here is a nice, easy to read version.

Bones unearthed at several sites show that dogs were widely distributed across West Eurasia by at least 14,000 years ago.

I have to ask…what’s the most fun/unusual/expensive thing your dog has ever stolen?
05/02/2026

I have to ask…what’s the most fun/unusual/expensive thing your dog has ever stolen?

When a 360 degree camera went missing during a shoot in the Arctic circle, the AP crew eventually found it among sled dogs they'd been filming with earlier.

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