Petting strangers’ dogs: a good idea? Are you one of those people who like to pet strange dogs? Or are you the owner of a furry nose and are constantly confronted with situations in which strangers paw your four-legged friend without permission? The topic offers plenty of fuel for discussion. What is the right way …
Companion dog test: Requirements for participation In a companion dog test, the dog is tested for its behavior in everyday life: How calm is he in traffic? How does he behave towards humans and animals, and what about his obedience? The dog must be at least 15 months old and have already learned a lot …
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Why don’t dogs like mail carriers? As soon as your four-legged friend hears the letter carrier coming, he goes crazy? You are not alone in this. “Why don’t dogs like mailmen?” many dog owners, therefore, ask themselves. Answers to this, and how you can teach your overzealous guardian with the cold snout to accept the …
This is important for keeping a poodle. The Poodle is well suited for keeping as a family dog. This is not the least due to its lovable, clever character. However, its coat is relatively high-maintenance. What else you need to consider, you can learn here. Poodles are a friendly, adaptable dog breed and very fond …
Aggressive behavior in dogs: Possible causes Aggressive behavior in dogs can be directed against people, against other dogs, or even things. The causes of aggression can be quite different. Aggressive behavior is usually not innate. Almost always, it has to do with the wrong upbringing: Owners have been too lax, too harsh, or too inconsistent …
Why do dogs love socks and shoes? Dogs sometimes have quite strange preferences. At the top of their list are the socks and shoes of their caregivers. Many an owner has to keep his footwear out of reach of his four-legged friend because otherwise, the dog will steal and carry off all the shoes and …
The right nose: a sense of smell in dogs The dog is considered a so-called nasal animal, which means that he perceives his environment essentially through the sense of smell. Dogs can smell entire stories, moods, and even illnesses from scents. The dog’s nose is a thoroughly fascinating sense organ. For humans, the sense of …
After dog birth: mother rejects puppies, what to do? When a mother rejects one or more of her puppies, many dog owners no longer understand the world. Yet several reasons can lead to such behavior in your four-legged friend. Read more here about the triggers, signs, and what you can do in such a case. …
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Dog behavior: Understanding body language Dog behavior is intensely influenced by body language. If the dog wants to communicate with other dogs or humans, he sends appropriate signals through his body. Learn to read these signs to understand your dog better. Dogs don’t just bark and growl: Dog behavior toward conspecifics, like humans, can be …
