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How do you know if your dog enjoyed the walk?

Dogs can tell us a lot without actually talking. If we just pay a little more attention to their behaviour, dogs can often tell us if a walk was good for them or not. Discover how in this article.

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Feel No Pain

In this article we discuss some of the signs of pain and recent experiences amongst the Smiling Leash Team members that can help with identifying pain and discomfort.

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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.

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Tailored Walks

Do you know if your dog has special needs when it comes to walks? Read more to find out what to look for when planning your walk.

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It’s OK to skip a walk

Walks are an important part of a dog's life but it is not necessary to take a walk every single day. Many of us may feel like we are failing our dogs if we skip a daily walk, but it may be just the opposite. Find out more.

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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.

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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!

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Feeling Safe

What are the main pillars for us and our dogs well-being? Read about security and how it is something we all need to function well and cope with life's challenges. Our dogs' sense of safety depends on us in many ways., what can we do to improve it?

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Taking your dog to public places

We often see dogs taken to public places such as coffee shops, stores, etc. Yet many of them are not fond of the trip. There are definitely dogs who enjoy visiting such venues, but let’s explore what can go wrong for a dog.

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Walk Slowly and Keep the Leash Smiling

To make the dog even more comfortable during the walk, we want the leash to smile and stay off the ground. Have a look at this video of Pepin exploring and investigating to see what slowing during the walks looks like.

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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.

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Dogs need time to make decisions

When dogs feel unsure, they need time to decide. Giving them this opportunity makes them more self-confident.

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Social Walks

Dogs are highly social - but how can we help them have quality time with other dogs and ensure the experience is enjoyable?

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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.