International Animal Welfare: Choosing Reputable Organisations
Not all international animal welfare organisations operate professionally. Some charge excessive fees, do not provide medical care or place traumatised dogs with unsuitable owners.…
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Multi-dog household: Introduction, resources
The old alpha pack model, in which a dog enforces “the hierarchy”, has been scientifically disproven. Wild dogs live in family groups with parents and offspring, not in…
Hiking with a dog: routes, equipment, leash requirement and what really matters
Activity hub for hiking with a dog: which dogs are suitable, how you choose routes, what belongs in the rucksack, where the leash requirement applies, and what you must do in an em…
Puppy Socialisation – Sensitive Phase 3–12 Weeks
The first 12 weeks are neurologically decisive. What your puppy experiences as normal during this time, it will later classify as safe. What is missing can only be made up for late…
When the time comes: Why early preparation for saying goodbye is important
GastbeitragAs a dog owner, you know that your loyal furry friend will one day no longer be by your side. Although it is difficult to come to terms with this thought, early preparation is inva…
Man sells Ferrari to open animal shelter – what is there to the story?
“Man sells Ferrari to open an animal shelter in Japan” – this story is currently going viral on social media. Emotional texts, moving images and references to internati…
Buying a dog: Breeders, shelters & foreign dogs
A dog stays in your household for 10 to 15 years. When buying a dog, three paths are available: breeder, animal shelter or foreign mediation. Each of these paths has its own prereq…
Hiking with a Dog: Preparation, Planning, Equipment
Hiking with your dog is one of the best shared activities, provided the dog is prepared. An untrained dog will collapse after 5 km. A well-conditioned dog can easily manage 30–40 k…
Dog food by life stage: puppy, adult, senior
Your dog is not the same for its whole life – at least not from a nutritional physiology perspective. Its body goes through three fundamentally different phases, and each places re…
Mountain hiking with a dog: Altitude, terrain, huts
Mountain hiking with a dog is a different challenge than flatland tours. Thin air at altitude, steep terrain, via ferratas, alpine huts – all of this demands more from the dog. Not…
Livestock guarding with farm dogs: keeping, tasks, requirements
A dog on a farm has different requirements than a city dog. Working with herds is fulfilling for some dogs; at the same time, a dog that only sits outside as a farm dog without a t…
Puppy Feeding: Nutrition in the First 12 Months
In the first 12 months of life, a puppy multiplies its birth weight by up to one hundred times. One hundred times. This is no exaggeration – and precisely for that reason, nutritio…
Puppy course: Choosing the right dog training school
A good puppy course provides socialisation, basic training without pressure and genuine advice for you as the owner. A bad course can frighten a puppy or reinforce unsuitable behav…
Taking a dog to the airport for New Year’s Eve?
Bangers, rockets, bright flashes in the sky – for many dogs, New Year’s Eve is simply hell. Some owners then face a question that sounds absurd at first glance: Should I spend the…
Stitch from Lilo & Stitch: The Unusual “Animal Shelter Dog”
Why the 'difficult' animal shelter dogs often become the best companions and what you need to know for a successful adoption.
First Signals for Puppies: Week 8–12 Training
The first weeks with a puppy are not the time for precise obedience commands. The puppy needs to learn that it is worth paying attention to you. The useful signals in weeks 8 to 12…
Dog in Car, Train and Plane: Rules and Safety
Every day, millions of dogs sit in German, Austrian and Swiss cars, trains or – less frequently, but with greater consequences – in aircraft cabins. And the differences in safety s…
Travelling with a dog: EU regulations & planning
Anyone wanting to travel within the EU with their dog must observe certain regulations. The European Union has established uniform rules for travelling with pets. A valid EU pet pa…
Breathing Problems in Dogs: From Harmless to Emergency
Breathing problems in dogs range from completely harmless to life-threatening, and the line between them is sometimes frighteningly thin. A dog panting after running? No problem. T…
Hobby Dogging: Walking with a lead, but without a dog – The idea behind the seemingly pointless trend
Lead in hand, no dog in sight – and yet someone is strolling through the park relaxed. That is exactly what hobby dogging is. People take a lead on their walk, even though nothing…
Beach Holiday with Dog – Safety & Care
Beach with dog – that sounds like holiday, freedom, wet fur and sand everywhere in the car. All true. But saltwater, which dogs secretly swallow in large quantities, midday heat th…
Mantrailing Sport is Not Just for Dogs, but Also for People in Their Prime
GastbeitragUntil now, most participants in Mantrailing were rather in the lower to middle age range. Recently, a retired couple joined with their six-year-old dog from animal welfare, and sud…
Specialised Dog Training: IGP, Agility, Obedience
Specialised dog training covers structured dog sports such as IGP (International Utility Dog Test), Agility, Obedience, and Flyball. These disciplines are regulated by national ass…
Right of Return for Shelter Animals? Between Wish and Reality
Anyone considering adopting a shelter animal sooner or later asks themselves this question: what if it doesn’t work out? Is there an option to return the animal? According to…
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