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Unrealistic Expectations
When we hear that our dog must not pull on the leash, and should walk next to us at all times, we should question if this is right or if it is something often perceived as desired behaviour for our dogs.
Family time, no dog left behind
Even if some of our dogs are getting old and frail, they still want to share experiences with the rest of the family.
Wearing a coat on Smiling Leash walks
Do you know if your dog needs a coat in cold weather? If you are unsure you can find some guidelines in the following article.
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.
A quality walk does not mean a long distance walk
Watch Heidi enjoy a quality walk in this video. Quality walks are not equivalent to lengthy walks.
Muscles and why the harness type matters
It is very important to allow dogs to move freely and for their gait to be unaffected. Equipment plays a huge part in this.
Dogs First
Allow your dog to walk in front of you. This is natural for your dog, it lets her explore and be inquisitive about things without so much interference from the handler.
Of all the senses, vision comes first
Dogs are amazing at spotting moving things. Learn why and a few tips to help them in these situations.
What is a sensory trail?
Sensory trails are a very good way to engage all the senses for our dogs. Read more to learn about them and how you can enrich your dog’s life.
Small dogs, walking or trotting?
Have you consider the effect of walking too fast? Explore with us this topic as we have a closer look at small size dogs.
Video interview with Turid Rugaas
Video interview with Turid Rugaas - an internationally acclaimed dog trainer from Norway, author of "On Talking Terms With Dogs".
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.