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Your dog is watching you
Dogs are really good at communicating with their body language and at observing and understanding body language of others, including us, humans. Yet we often have no clue of what we are communicating to our dogs.
Pulling on the leash: one problem, many reasons
Many dog guardians are facing the problem of pulling on the leash. Here are some guidelines to help you achieve lovely loose-leash walks.
Stop in the name of love
An incredibly simple little habit can help you improve not only walks with your dog, but your entire relationship!
Children and dogs, dogs and children
All dogs can bite and children are frequently the target. Learning about canine communication and teaching children how to behave around dogs will minimise the possibility of dog bites in your home.
Why do you take walks with your dog?
Walking your dog is just something you do ... or is it? A walk can and should fullfill many different needs we might not always think about.
Yes, you can do enrichment in the city!
Many times, we hear that it is not possible to do a nice enrichment search for our dogs because we live in the city.
But a little creativity can take you a long way.
Can a dragging leash smile?
Learn with us why a dragging leash can interfere with your walk and how to avoid it.
Why are we always in such a hurry?
Explore with us how to make sure your dog feels safe in a new environment by allowing them to investigate it first.
Can “reactive” dogs have Smiling Leash walks?
We know it can be hard to imagine your barking, snarling and lunging fourlegged friend strolling peacefully on a loose leash, but it can be done! Here are some tips to help you prepare for a Smiling Leash walk with your sensitive dog, and some techniques to use while out and about.
Living with a "reactive" dog can be emotionally hard
Barking, lunging and growling, oh my! For some dogs, the world is a scary and stressful place, and the same can be said of their owners. It may seem that there is no way that things can change for the better, but you definitely can reduce stress in your and your dog's daily life!
Video interview with Turid Rugaas
Video interview with Turid Rugaas - an internationally acclaimed dog trainer from Norway, author of "On Talking Terms With Dogs".
Eating Grass
What can be said about dogs eating grass?
Munching on grass is a natural behaviour in dogs. It can be linked to many reasons and some of them have to do with health, but not all.
What about digging?
Digging is a natural behaviour in dogs. In this blog you will find some interesting facts about digging.
Calm sessions, what are they?
What are calm sessions? They are quiet moments integrated in your walk and your daily routines. They are moments of peace and quiet for you and your dog together.
They can happen in any environment: the park, the forest, walks through fields or even at home.
The wonder of parallel walking
Dogs may be worried or afraid of many things. In this article we will talk about parallel walking which may be one of the steps to help dogs conquer their fears.