Living with our dog is a long-term relationship. From the dog’s point of view, it can be a few square meters of slavery on chains, but it can also be a quality, meaningful, real dog-owner relationship.
A quality relationship does not involve cuddling, whining, and treating the dog like a child.
When choosing a puppy, consider the temperament of the dog you can keep up with in everyday life. If you don’t have much time for the dog during the day, don’t choose a very agile, task-hungry dog that requires a lot of exercise.
Mentally exhausting your dog is just as important as feeding it the right food, if not more.
Physical exercise alone does not suffice! Many people find that even after a three-hour walk, the dog behaves for about twenty minutes, then becomes just as agile and excitable, sometimes even more out of control than before the walk.
Putting a dog on the treadmill and letting it get tired is not enough.
A dog needs a job, rules, ranking, and authority. Establishing authority works best through consistent rules and joint work, not through intimidation.
Separation from the litter is the biggest stress a puppy faces in the early stages of life. Until now, the mother provided all the safety and comfort. After separation, this responsibility passes to the new caregiver. The moment of leaving…
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Probiotics for dogs – The benefits of fermented vegetables Dogs and probiotics go hand in hand when it comes to maintaining overall health. Just like in humans, a strong immune system in dogs starts with a healthy gut. According to…
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Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention This is one of the most common forms of poisoning in dogs. Antifreeze, used as a coolant in vehicles, is a leading source of ethylene glycol, a substance highly toxic to dogs.…
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The dog tick is a blood-sucking parasite that poses a problem for dogs worldwide. Besides dogs, they can also be dangerous to other animals and humans. Due to climate change, we can expect constant tick invasions, and these unpleasant parasites…
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Dog fleas are tiny but significant parasitic problems that can torment not only our pets but also humans. These widely spread, jumping arthropods are known carriers of various diseases. What exactly is a dog flea? A flea is a small,…
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Dog tail wagging: the language of joy and communication Dog tail wagging is one of the most common and well-known signs of animal communication. This behavior is much more than a simple physical activity; it expresses deep emotional states and…
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The anal glands is a collection of small sebaceous glands located on both sides of the animal’s anus. These glands produce a special-smelling secretion that plays an important role in territorial marking and social communication. The anal glands are particularly…
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The BARF Feeding means Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. Among today’s dog owners, an increasing number are facing health issues affecting their pets. The widespread use of antibiotics, the increasing presence of chronic skin and fur diseases, bacterial infections, leukemia, parvovirus,…
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If we’ve reached the stage of choosing a breed and then selecting a litter, one of the most beautiful tasks for the owner comes next: choosing the puppy. Arriving at the litter that holds our future “companion,” looking at the…
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