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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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Why Does Your Dog Bark at People and What Can You Do About It?

Dogs are often people's best friends, but sometimes they can also react unpredictably. This is especially true when they bark at strangers. But why does he actually do this, and what can you do to caringly help him calm down?
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Anxious Dogs from Animal Rescue

It is by no means unusual for dogs from animal rescue to react anxiously. Many of these animals have experienced a traumatic event or were not properly socialised before they came into their new home. These experiences can cause a dog to become insecure.
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My dog wees with joy – what can I do?

Many dog owners know this scenario. The dog is greeted and, out of sheer joy and excitement, leaves behind a little puddle. Otherwise, however, the animal is completely house-trained. In most cases this has nothing at all to do with medical incontinence.
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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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New Year's Eve – avoiding stress for your dog

New Year's Eve is usually associated with massive stress and fear for our dogs. The fun that we humans have with bangs and firecrackers is not shared by our four-legged friends – on the contrary: they often panic, tremble or hide...
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Dogs too can suffer from everyday stress

It has long been proven that dogs, just like us humans, can suffer from typical everyday stress. Factors such as excess weight as well as allergies as well as back and joint problems have a negative effect on the animal's well-being...
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Dogs That Are Constant Barkers. Tips!

Why some dogs bark more can have various reasons. Does the animal want something from its human, is it stressed, under-challenged or overwhelmed, or is someone just walking past? Many know the problem. As soon as the dog wants something from you, there it stands and barks at you...
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How does a dog learn to stay on his own?

The cause of separation anxiety is usually the following. Dogs that were left alone too quickly and for too long as puppies often struggle to get used to being left on their own in their new home. This anxiety is shown particularly by dogs that come from animal rescue...
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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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New Year's Eve – avoiding stress for your dog

New Year's Eve is usually associated with massive stress and fear for our dogs. The fun that we humans have with bangs and firecrackers is not shared by our four-legged friends – on the contrary: they often panic, tremble or hide...
Read more
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...
Read more
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...
Read more
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...
Read more