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.

02/04/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫.
As we head into Good Friday and the Easter weekend, here’s one from my Animals in History series on the rather odd rise of the Easter Bunny.

Because, naturally, when people think of Easter, they think of a rabbit somehow involved in egg distribution! This short video looks at where that idea came from, how hares and rabbits became tangled up with spring, fertility, folklore, and Easter traditions, and why this peculiar little character has lasted quite so well.

𝗔 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹.I am now accepting a limited number of behaviour consultancy referrals for mythica...
01/04/2026

𝗔 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹.

I am now accepting a limited number of behaviour consultancy referrals for mythical animals.

Presenting concerns to date include adolescent dragons with frustration-related fire behaviour, unicorns with tactile sensitivity around grooming and horn handling, and broomstick sensitivity linked to poorly managed flight exposure.

Assessment remains thorough, welfare-led, and species-specific.

Because whether they are canine, feline, rabbit, reptile, or occasionally winged and legendary, behaviour still happens for a reason.

Happy 1st April. 😉

⭐️ 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 ⭐️Thank you Adrian for this lovely feedback following Puppy & Dog School.I particularly appreciated t...
30/03/2026

⭐️ 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 ⭐️
Thank you Adrian for this lovely feedback following Puppy & Dog School.

I particularly appreciated the point about understanding your dog better. That is a huge part of what I want people to leave class with, because it can make such a difference to everyday life, on walks, at home, and out and about.

If you are local to Tring, bookings are now open for my April Puppy & Dog School courses:

🏫 Monday 13th April, from 7pm, Goldfield Infants’ & Primary School
🏫 Friday 17th April, from 9.45am, Hastoe Village Hall

- Stage 1 Puppies
- Stage 2 Teens
- Stage 3 Improvers

Classes are structured to give each dog and owner the support they need, while building practical skills you can use in everyday life

This year marks 20 years of supporting owners and their animals, and April places are limited.

👉Book here: https://www.hannegrice.com/puppy-dog-school/booking-classes/

🐕We’re all set and looking forward to catching up with some of our clients past and present tomorrow for our Spring Meet...
28/03/2026

🐕We’re all set and looking forward to catching up with some of our clients past and present tomorrow for our Spring Meet the Team & Walk.

To learn more, check out the details at https://www.hannegrice.com/news/events/

Remember, the clocks spring forward tonight. ⏰

🎊𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬A huge shout-out goes to all our puppy Graduates who completed thei...
27/03/2026

🎊𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬
A huge shout-out goes to all our puppy Graduates who completed their Feb-Mar '26 course at Hastoe. The humans have worked their socks off teaching their pups key life skills that also nurture the dog-owner relationship. This sets them and their puppies up for future success. Well done to: Adrian, Mabel, Emma, Tilly, Caro, Jamie, Raye, Rich, Cleo, Helen, Rosemary, Dave, Nova, Claire, Ben, Amos, Nikki, Oli and Finn. We look forward to welcoming you back to School very soon. 🎓

If you would like to join the fun and learn at Puppy & Dog School, I would love to welcome you to our Spring term.

📅 April-May bookings are open. Courses start Monday, 13th and Friday, 17th April 2026 in Tring, HP23.

🔗 Book your place here: https://www.hannegrice.com/puppy-dog-school/booking-classes/

Science-led | Award-winning | 5-star rated ⭐| Trusted by vets and owners since 2006

⭐𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌⭐️Thank you, Team Luna, for such a lovely message following Puppy & Dog School.The aim of Puppy & Dog Sc...
27/03/2026

⭐𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌⭐️Thank you, Team Luna, for such a lovely message following Puppy & Dog School.

The aim of Puppy & Dog School is to help raise happy, resilient, sociable dogs with the life skills to set them up well for the future and reduce the likelihood of problem behaviours developing later.

That is why classes are kept small, structured, and evidence-led, with support that matches the stage your dog is actually in, whether you are starting out with a puppy, navigating the teen months, or ready to build greater reliability.

If you are local to Tring, HP23 and planning training this spring, the next courses start on:

Monday 13th April - Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School from 7pm
Friday 17th April - Hastoe Village Hall from 9.45am

Places are available on:

• Stage 1 Puppies
• Stage 2 Teens
• Stage 3 Improvers

This year marks 20 years of supporting owners and their animals, and classes are kept deliberately small, so places tend to go early. Bookings are now open:
https://www.hannegrice.com/puppy-dog-school/booking-classes/

Or email hanne@hannegrice.com if you would like help choosing the right stage.🐾

26/03/2026

We have been delighted to welcome Annabel this week for her work experience.

She has been a marvellous help and has supported me at Puppy & Dog School, assisting in client sessions taking notes and recording data, to having some hands on practical training across species, too. 💪

When asked about her week, Annabel said: “I had a great time, and have gained a much better understanding of both human and non-human behaviour.”

Thanks Annabel for all your help and good luck with your future career working with animals.

We look forward to welcoming our next work experience in May.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 for Easter.Before the schools break up for the Easter holidays, and before the chocolate comes out and vi...
25/03/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 for Easter.

Before the schools break up for the Easter holidays, and before the chocolate comes out and visitors arrive, it’s worth a quick look at some of the seasonal hazards that can catch pets out.

My Easter safety article covers some of the main things to watch for, with a downloadable infographic to save or share.

Read it here: https://www.hannegrice.com/walk-the-dog/easter-potential-pet-hazards-during-the-holidays/

🎊𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬A massive well done to all our students who graduated from their Feb-Mar '26...
24/03/2026

🎊𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬
A massive well done to all our students who graduated from their Feb-Mar '26 course at Nora Grace Hall. They've worked super hard week in and week out, and it's been paying off. Well done to: Rachel, Raffy, Zebby, Bear, Georgina, Tom, Chip, Richard, Venetia, Max, Sienna P, Zac, Luna, Clementine, Ines, Sienna B, June, Jacqueline, Bailey, Natalie, Darcy, Rolo, Somari, Carla, and Harvey. We look forward to welcoming you back to School very soon. 🎓

If you would like to join Puppy & Dog School, I would love to welcome you to our Spring term.

📅 April-May bookings are now open. Courses start Monday, 13th and Friday, 17th April 2026 in Tring, HP23.

🔗 Book your place here:
https://www.hannegrice.com/puppy-dog-school/booking-classes/

Science-led | Award-winning | 5-star rated ⭐| Trusted by vets and owners since 2006

24/03/2026

Thank you to Team Barney for keeping me warm today with a lovely cuppa once in from the fields. Definitely one for the ‘26 Coffee Commendations list. ☕️

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67 Miswell Lane
Tring
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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
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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