Is my dog happy? Louise Glazebrook on canine happiness and how food impacts behaviour.
Your dog can't tell you in words if they're happy — but they are telling you. You just need to know what to look for. In episode two of For Pet's Sake: The Joy of Real Food, Charlotte Hawkins is joined by canine behaviourist and author Louise Glazebrook ("The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read," "How to Raise the Happiest Dog"), her new rescue pup Toasty, and Chief Veterinary Advisor Dr Brendan Clarke, for a conversation about the science and signs of real canine happiness. We're tackling the big question head-on: is there really such a thing as a "fussy" dog — or is something else going on underneath? Louise breaks down the body language and behaviour signs owners often miss, why mealtimes are one of the most overlooked (and easiest) forms of daily enrichment, and how something as simple as smell, texture and variety can genuinely shape your dog's wellbeing. Spoiler: happiness in dogs isn't a vibe. It's observable — and feeding is one of the biggest levers you have.
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