Hanne Grice Pet Training & Behaviour

14/11/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 - 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Yesterday we remembered Wojtek, the bear who carried ammunition for the Polish II Corps in the Second World War.

Today we meet another extraordinary ally, one who carried a war on her back. Sergeant Reckless was a small chestnut mare who served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. In a single day she made dozens of trips through open fire to supply the front line with ammunition, earning two Purple Hearts for her bravery.

When the war ended, she was promoted to sergeant and retired with full military honours. Her courage and endurance stand among the finest examples of service ever recorded.

Watch her story here → https://youtu.be/5sAoF05er3o?si=OGpnG2K0_rgtUWdb

🕊️ Lest we forget.

13/11/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 - 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Yesterday we remembered Sergeant Stubby, a small dog whose bravery became legendary in the First World War.

Today’s story takes us to the Second World War, and to a very different kind of comrade.
Wojtek was adopted by the Polish II Corps as a cub and grew up among soldiers on the front line. He shared their rations, wrestled with them for fun, and famously carried heavy ammunition shells during the Battle of Monte Cassino.

After the war, Wojtek found peace at Edinburgh Zoo, where veterans visited him for years. His story remains a reminder of friendship, loyalty, and the bonds that endure long after conflict ends.

Watch Wojtek’s story here → https://youtu.be/MU3LOUKKQws?si=piLMwn-OlQnlE8e1

🕊️ Lest we forget.

12/11/2025

Love my little (or rather big at the moment) buddy, Bertie. 🐈‍⬛

12/11/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 - 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Yesterday we remembered Winkie, the pigeon whose flight saved an aircrew in the Second World War. Today, we turn to another remarkable life - this time from the trenches of the First World War.

Sergeant Stubby began as a stray, adopted by American soldiers training for the front. He served in seventeen battles, warning his unit of gas attacks, locating the wounded, and even capturing a German spy. By the war’s end, he was the most decorated dog in U.S. military history.

Watch his story here → https://youtu.be/_eYwrqMZ1Js?feature=shared

🕊️ Lest we forget.

ɴᴇᴡ ᴀɴɪᴍᴀʟꜱ ɪɴ ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ Sergeant Stubby was a stray bull terrier who was involved in 17 battles on the Western Front and was wounded twice. This is the story...

11/11/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 - 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Today is Remembrance Day. At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we pause to honour all who served, and those who never came home. Their bravery, endurance, and sacrifice shaped the freedoms we hold today.

Among the many stories of courage is that of Winkie. When her crew’s aircraft crashed into the North Sea during the Second World War, she flew more than 120 miles through wind and covered in oil to reach home. Her flight guided rescuers to the downed airmen, saving every one of them.

Watch Winkie’s story here → https://youtu.be/5JgAbXlMVb8?si=QY670ktFoEJWvYw8

🕊️ Lest we forget.

10/11/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 - 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Yesterday we honoured those who served - the people and animals whose lives were bound together by war.

As Remembrance Week continues, I’ll be sharing stories from my 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 series that remember their service and sacrifice.

We begin with Smoky, a tiny Yorkshire Terrier with an enormous heart. Found in a foxhole during the Second World War, she became a mascot, morale booster, and even helped lay vital communication cables under fire. Her courage and spirit touched everyone who met her.

Watch Smoky’s remarkable story here → https://youtu.be/5XjU6AsX2GI

🕊️ Lest we forget.

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09/11/2025

Today we pause to remember all who served, and those who never came home - the humans and animals whose lives were entwined by war.

From horses that carried soldiers through the mud of the Somme, to pigeons that flew through gunfire to deliver messages, cats that offered companionship on battleships, and dogs who searched for the wounded, guarded the fallen or became prisoners of war - their loyalty and suffering were bound to ours in every conflict.

This Remembrance Sunday, we honour them all.

One story among many is that of Rifleman Khan, a dog whose bravery saved his handler’s life under fire. You can watch his story here → https://youtu.be/Pvs7W7KYZDI

🕊️ Lest we forget.

[Image: Khan with L/Cpl Jimmy Muldoon]

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07/11/2025

If you’ve followed my 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴…series, you’ll know I like exploring the science behind animal behaviour - how dogs dream, communicate, and make sense of their world.

For those who prefer something shorter to fit into a busy day, here’s my micro-series, 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. These are brief, research-led stories about what happens between us and our dogs - the chemistry, cognition, and signals that shape everyday life together.

🧬So here’s the first one: The Oxytocin Loop.

06/11/2025

Gorgeous Loro is growing fast at just 17 weeks. When he first came home, traffic made him uneasy, so we’ve been working together to help him find his confidence and enjoy calm, loose-lead walks. It matters all the more when you’re set to grow into quite the powerhouse! Excellent progress, Team Loro. 💪🐾

Any guesses what breeds make up this handsome mix?

05/11/2025

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤
When I first met Dustie, she was a complex case. She’d been displaying long-standing guarding behaviours, and her family had understandably sought help from several trainers over the years. Unfortunately, some of the advice they received had reinforced her presenting issues and increased her suspicion of everyday interactions.

Through a detailed behavioural assessment, I identified the underlying factors maintaining her behaviour and developed a structured, evidence-led plan in partnership with her veterinary team. Over the following months, Michelle and her family showed exceptional commitment, applying each stage carefully and consistently, even when progress was slow.

Their perseverance has paid off. Dustie now shows steady, calm responses in situations that once triggered intense guarding, and her relationship with her family has strengthened enormously. It’s been a privilege to see her transformation and to work alongside such a dedicated family.

Well done, Team Dustie - you’ve done her proud. 💪🐾

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03/11/2025

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤⭐️
Some lovely feedback has come in from
Team Daisy who recently graduated from
Puppy & Dog School. They put huge efforts into Daisy’s learning and were a pleasure to support. Keep up the fantastic job Team and see you again soon.🎓

If you’d like to learn more about our Puppy & Dog School, then do check out our website at www.hannegrice.com.

ℹ️ We provide a range of award-winning clinical animal behaviour and training support for dogs, cats and small animals - from young to pensioner animals. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.🐾

01/11/2025

🎆This season can be a worrying time for pet owners and guardians - over the past couple of weeks we’ve had celebrations such as Diwali and Halloween, and fast approaching is Bonfire Night. Before we know it, then it’ll be Christmas and New Year’s Eve. These events can bring along the sights and sounds of fireworks, plus other strange, scary ‘stuff’.

ℹ️ Here are more tips to help your pet cope. 𝓕𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓥𝓪𝓾𝓵𝓽: https://www.hannegrice.com/behaviour-advice/fear-of-noise/

📲 If you’re in need of support for your pets or further advice, then please do get in touch.