Bright Horse & Hound
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Growling Is One of the Most Misunderstood Behaviours in Dogs
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
 Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/growling/This podscast explores why dogs growl, what it really means, and why punishing it ...
Quick Wins, Not Quick Fixes.
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthorse.ie/blog/quickwin/This podscast explores why wanting a quick fix in dog and horse behaviour is compl...
Beyond Tradition, What is Fox Hunting, Animal Welfare, and Public Interest in Ireland?
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clinical Animal Behaviourist Barbara Hardman responds to a publicly circulated Instagram video advocating against the proposed ban on...
The Root Causes of Aggression in Dogs
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/dogaggression/Exploring the behavioural, Environmental, and Psychological Factors Behind Ca...
When Dogs Are Not Listening To You
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/communicationandcompassion/What most people call obedience training is actually about learn...
Could Your dog's Behavioural Changes Be a Sign of a Medical Problem?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/behaviourmedical/ Have you noticed sudden changes in your dog or cat’s behaviour that se...
How to Keep Your Dog Active and Happy Indoors This Christmas
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
 Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/christmas/WinterWoofs: The Challenges of Winter for Dogs 📧barbara.j.hardman@brighthors...
Overcoming your Horses Fears with Desensitisation
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthound.ie/blog/overcomingfears/Â Horses are naturally wary creatures. As prey animals, their survival instin...
Understanding How Horses Learn, the Language of Horse Training
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Read Complimentary Blog: https://www.brighthorse.ie/blog/language/Training a horse is more than just teaching commands; it is about building a partner...