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Behaviour & Psychology

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Guide · 9 min

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:

Roger Klein 31. Aug 2025
Guide · 10 min

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 …

Roger Klein 24. Aug 2025
Guide · 7 min

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 …

Roger Klein 4. Sep 2024
Guide · 4 min

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.

Roger Klein 4. Sep 2024
Guide · 6 min

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 …

Roger Klein 28. Aug 2024
Guide · 5 min

Small dogs: aggression and its causes

Small dogs are not genetically more aggressive – they learn it through incorrect training.

Roger Klein 21. Mar 2024
Guide · 4 min

When the Puppy Becomes a Fighting Dog…

If your puppy growls or snaps, it is showing normal communication – not aggression.

Roger Klein 29. Nov 2023
Guide · 3 min

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.

Roger Klein 24. Nov 2023
Guide · 3 min

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.

Miriam Schäfer 29. Oct 2023
Guide · 4 min

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.

Miriam Schäfer 12. May 2023