Training & Behaviour

Training, leash skills and understanding behaviour – tips for a relaxed, trusting life with your dog.

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New Year’s Eve with your dog: how to avoid stress

For many dogs, New Year’s Eve is the worst night of the year. Here you’ll learn how to prepare your dog weeks in advance, what helps on the evening itself and when support from the vet makes sense.
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My dog pees out of joy: what can I do?

You come home, your dog is delighted and suddenly there is a small puddle. It is annoying, but rarely a cause for concern. Here you’ll learn why dogs pee when greeting and how you can help him grow out of it.
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Why does your dog bark at people and what can you do?

If your dog barks at strangers, it is unpleasant, both on walks and at the front door. Here you’ll learn why dogs do it and how patience and rewards can bring more calm to these encounters.
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The dragline for dogs – good for training

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 […]
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My dog is afraid of thunderstorms: what can I do?

Thunderstorms can be an extremely frightening experience for dogs. Loud thunder, bright lightning and atmospheric changes can cause fear and stress in many dogs. If your dog reacts fearfully during thunderstorms, you are not alone. Many dog owners face the challenge of helping their four-legged friends in such situations. In this article, you will learn […]
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How Clicker Training Works with Dogs

For many people, the dog is their loyal companion in all situations of life. But for your dog to really be able to accompany you at all times, it first needs a solid upbringing. Particularly popular here is clicker training as a gentle, versatile, reward-based method.
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Rescue dog / anxious dog: tips for getting used to the harness

A harness for the rescue dog – step by step towards acceptance. For many rescue dogs or dogs with anxieties, putting on a harness can become an extremely stressful affair. But with plenty of patience and an empathetic approach, this challenge can be overcome together.
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My dog pulls on the lead. What can I do?

You love your dog, but you are sick of it pulling on the lead and dragging you everywhere. You wonder why it does this and how you can get it out of the habit? Then you are in exactly the right place.
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Timeless classics

My dog does not obey me – what can I do?

Confident leadership and mutual trust – why your dog does not listen to commands. Quite a few dog owners are noticeably overwhelmed by their animals, because the dogs simply do not listen to the owner's signals...
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A few tips on training your dog

Successful dog training through trust and clear communication. Dog training is an enormously broad field and numerous mistakes creep into a dog's education very quickly, which are difficult to correct...
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Fear Biters – the Right Approach

A deep growl, the lips are drawn upwards, and already the teeth snap shut – every year, in Germany alone, thousands of people are bitten by dogs. From light pressure marks through bloody scratches to gaping bite wounds, almost any outcome is possible...
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Bullying among dogs

Bullying unfortunately exists not only in the office or the schoolyard – it is no rarity among dogs either. But why does a dog become a victim? It usually affects highly sensitive or insecure dogs that are perceived as "weak" by their fellow dogs...
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When Two Dogs Don't Get Along

What can you do if a dog doesn't get along with others? Often it's a home-made problem, and consistent ignoring gets you a long way. You can read training tips for a relaxed coexistence here.
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Praise – for dogs too

The right praise sometimes works wonders. Praise means a great deal not only to us humans; dogs too feel good when they receive recognition and appreciation for something. Praise can be used in a targeted way in training.
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Dog Behaviour – Sad or Perhaps Ill?

Dogs can display behaviour that is almost reminiscent of humans. But they can also seem dejected and withdraw. That is then no longer amusing, but extremely worrying.
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Even small dogs can't be allowed everything

With small dogs in particular, training is often neglected. They get everything and are allowed to do everything. Read here what the consequences can be and what you should change.
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Food theft in dogs

Dogs are known for often pinching something from the table. They seize every opportunity to get at anything edible. Here you will find out how you can counteract this.
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We can do this: getting your dog house-trained

Getting your dog house-trained is one of the first big challenges in the relationship between dog and human. But it is no magic trick. How to get your dog house-trained, you will find out here.
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Play is important for dogs

Dogs are born with the urge to play. But play is not only good for fun, it is important for developing well and staying fit.
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Training aid for your dog – the voice

The voice is a very important training aid for a dog, because most animals can be motivated superbly by the voice of their human. This voice is familiar to the dog, and when you speak to him in a friendly, motivating way, hormones are released in the dog that can boost his well-being...
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This is how a dog is taught rules

Sometimes it is not so easy to keep the balance between freedoms and the setting of boundaries for our four-legged friends. The following tips can be helpful. First of all, a structured and secure life is of great importance for the dog...
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When Dogs Are Stressed in the Car!

Dogs sometimes feel stressed in the car. They pant, salivate, bark and tremble. I recommend getting your four-legged friend used to it early on, proceeding extremely slowly and giving it a sense of safety in the vehicle...
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The house guardian & the troublemakers

There are dogs that love to bark when the doorbell rings. This can have many reasons. It can be a warning, a threat, a joyful greeting, an invitation to play or an expression of stress. Some dogs bark out of boredom and because it earns them attention...
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Training aids for dog and human

Every owner wishes for a dog that is well-behaved. All sorts of training aids are offered that are meant to help achieve this goal together. It is often hard to work out which methods are really suitable...
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