Is that even possible? That’s how much we all want it to be when we take in our first dog or even puppy. This time I’ll do everything right, then the behavioral problems can’t develop in the first place. Unfortunately, the reality is different. We have a daily routine and can not always be 100% […]
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Many dogs come to us with history. Even small puppies have often experienced quite a bit. Which of course can also be positive. But certain experiences or even missing experiences make our dogs insecure or fearful. Â Such dogs can then hardly find their way in their new environment. For them, everything is new and
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It cannot be said often enough, the dog encounters on the leash in our everyday life are something very unnatural for dogs. When we meet a strange dog it’s usually fast, close, and in a straight line. For dogs, this is a very impolite approach.  Therefore, they must first learn how to deal with
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Are you wondering why training doesn’t work, despite your best efforts? Your dog explodes on the leash and it seems like you can’t do anything to help him? Â Then it’s time to look at the basics. Actually, it would be nice if every training session started with assessing and reviewing the overall situation for
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At the moment, adoption numbers are increasing tremendously. People and dogs are finding their way back to each other. Of course, that’s great, because, in the process, even so-called “hard-to-place” woofies are finding homes more often. If the adoption is well done, fresh dog parents know what is coming. The character of the dog was
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One reads/hears in various discussions (especially with aversively working dog owners/trainers) again and again the following sentence: “You distract him only with treats” or “but without treats, it does not work” or… my highlight “but not every dog takes food in the encounter”. But what is there to these, often little thought out, parroted pearls
Distracting, Luring, Rewarding – what’s what? Read More »
Maybe now you will doubt my competence when I present you such a title. But let’s take a look at a classic puppy play session. Â I have often observed the following sequence of events and my clients have also described it this way (of course, every dog school has small variations). the dogs come
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Unfortunately, I can tell you a thing or two about what it’s like when your dog just won’t eat. Sammy has always had phases where he didn’t want to eat and in fact, this has made me very worried for a long time. Â What could be the reason for this? First of all, health
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