Behaviour & Psychology
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ABC of Emotions in Dogs: Olfactory & Tactile Regulation – and Stabilising the “C” (Reappraisal)
In short: Emotions in dogs can be understood and influenced through three steps:
Intact male dog and in-heat female dog – Can pheromones help?
In short: An intact male dog perceives an in-heat female dog via pheromones, scent substances from urine, secretions and skin glands, which …
Relaxation training for the dog
In short: Relaxation training teaches your dog to remain calm in stressful situations – through conditioned signal words, massage, breathing exercises and …
Fiddling in Dogs: What It Means and How You Can Deal With It
“Fiddling” describes a conflict behaviour in ethology: a mix of play-like movements and signs of stress or uncertainty.
Does your dog understand why you are scolding them? Myths, facts and effective training methods
Many dog owners know this: You come home, the favourite shoe lies chewed up in the corner – and the dog is …
Small dogs: aggression and its causes
Small dogs are not genetically more aggressive – they learn it through incorrect training.
When the Puppy Becomes a Fighting Dog…
If your puppy growls or snaps, it is showing normal communication – not aggression.
Dog Bites Waiter – Causes and Measures for Better Behaviour
Biting incidents in restaurants have legal and financial consequences for dog owners. Concrete training and correct first aid measures prevent the worst.
Bonding and relationship, where is the difference?
Bonding is your dog's emotional connection to you – unconscious and automatic. A relationship arises through conscious interaction and training.
Submissive Urination in Dogs – 6 Steps to Success
Submissive urination – many owners know this: you come home, bend down towards the dog, and suddenly the floor is wet.