Anyone who observes dogs quickly realizes that they follow an inner urge to frolic, run and hunt. Scientists have already thought about meaning and function, also in relation to humans. They found out that this has always been the case and that it is kind of inherited. (more…)
For example, the pillow, which is great prey for some dogs. You can shake and tear this until the feathers fly. If master or mistress discovers the chaos, it can happen that your four-legged friend sits in the middle of the mess with an innocent look. Like he wanted to say it wasn’t me, it just happened by itself. What are you doing there? It doesn’t matter if you scold or laugh, this dog look alone shows that he is not honest.
The same can happen with the torn socks or nibbled slippers, etc. Or with the schnitzel, which was just on the plate. If you suspect the dog of having snuck it – he lies with an innocent look on his pillow, where he rushed to in no time at all. How can the master think something like that, he’s far away from the scene of the crime, so you can’t call him a thief! Or when the dog has spotted something edible on the table that smells so good, but can’t get to it. But if you pull on the tablecloth, it could work. Unfortunately, not only the appetizer falls down. Bad luck is only that his human witnessed this evil deed! Then the dog usually shows his special trick: he ducks and sneaks away so that you have to think he’s so sorry.
Don’t believe him because he just wants to avoid trouble. But he’s not sorry because he got the morsel he wanted. From my own experience: There were two large dogs in my household that could easily grab something from the table or the sideboard. That’s what happened to two sausages I accidentally left on said counter. When I came over, they were sitting like two lambs in the same dog basket, looking at me. As if to say it wasn’t us and we’re protecting each other now. What does that show us, it shouldn’t be said that my dog is always honest, only most of the time.
It It’s really interesting to watch your dog. You can notice the greatest things. You should really take the time for it, it opens up completely new perspectives. Did you know that at all? If the dog wags to the left, it is tense, has a negative feeling, or is afraid. If he waves to the right, he is in a good mood, happy and peaceful.
Even scientists from the Italian University of Trento have found this out. (more…)
The towing line has the great advantage that it is possible for people to influence the dog, even if it is far away. It can also prevent the dog from rewarding itself with wrong behavior. For example, if the dog likes to hunt, it will reward itself with a hormone cocktail. Especially when he goes pens and rushes after a rabbit. (more…)
The voice is a very important training tool for a dog, because most dogs can be motivated very well by the voice of their human. His voice is familiar to him and if you talk to him in a friendly and motivating way, hormones are released in the dog, which can increase well-being. For the dog, the voice reflects the emotions of the master. He can tell from your voice whether you’re stressed or upset. Sometimes the voice doesn’t match the situation, then the dog is confused. (more…)
When it’s foggy, cold and damp outside, we’re drawn into the warmth. Preferably also once in a wellness hotel. And the dog? Don’t worry, there is now a workaround for this as well. There are more and more wellness hotels where dogs are allowed. It’s worth taking a look on the internet (tip at the end of the article). Some tips are worth considering: If the hotel you have chosen asks the size and breed of the dog and even the name of the dog before you arrive, this is not a nuisance but a sign of professionalism.
Sometimes it is not so easy to keep the balance between the freedom and the limits of our four-legged friend. The following tips may be helpful. First of all, a structured and safe life is important for the dog. A regulated daily routine with regular walks, petting, feeding times, rest and activity times should be adhered to if possible. This brings a certain routine and thus relaxation for the animal. And this relaxation in turn prevents stress and possible aggression. Humans should also show as much calm and composure around the dog as possible. This is very important, but not always possible. Therefore, there must also be retreats for the dog so that it is not too often exposed to human hustle and bustle. This is important, for example, when there are playing children in the household. (more…)
Regular deworming should be an important measure for pet owners. This is a matter of course for many, because you love your four-legged friend and want him to stay healthy and well. In recent years, however, the risk of worm infection has increased in many dogs. There are various reasons for this, on the one hand climate change also contributes here, because the worms are offered better chances of survival. Warmer temperatures and higher humidity also bring better breeding conditions. (more…)
Dogs sometimes cause stress in the car, they pant, salivate, bark and tremble. You should get your four-legged friend used to it at an early stage, proceed very slowly and give him security in the car. For example, getting him used to a box at home where he has support and feels safe. Once you’ve done that, you get him used to the pits in the car, but you should also proceed slowly and carefully. The training is the same as that to the back seat or the trunk.
The dog’s weight is an individual matter from the owner’s perspective. Sometimes, and with some breeds, it is difficult to see whether the dog is still at a normal weight. But action must be taken at the latest when you do the rib test. If the rib can no longer be felt because the layer of fat is too thick, the four-legged friend has to lose weight. You can use the bathroom scales to determine how much needs to go down. Weigh the dog and compare the weight with the recommended guidelines for the respective breed. (more…)
