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From health and nutrition to training, breed profiles, animal welfare and buying a dog: every rundum.dog topic in one place. Filter by life stage and reading time.
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is set out in law, and anyone who breaks it can be reported. Breeding for harmful traits, keeping dogs on chains and leaving a dog in …
International Animal Welfare: Choosing Reputable Organisations
‘He is grateful’ – a pleasant misconception that harms animal welfare dogs
Switzerland’s first rabies quarantine centre in Berg TG
Buying a Dog & Breeders
There are three ways to get a dog of your own, from a breeder, from a shelter or through a rescue organisation abroad. All three can be the …
Dog Breeds
A breed describes a tendency, not a guarantee. Whether a dog fits your daily life matters more for living together than the name of its breed. Our breed …
The Screw Tail in Dogs: Origin, Breeds and Possible Problems
Livestock guardian dog – what needs to be considered
The 4 Swiss Hound Breeds: Bernese, Jura, Lucerne and Schwyz Compared
Health & Care
Tartar, excess weight and ear infections develop slowly and can be spotted early. If you keep an eye on your dog's teeth, weight, coat and behaviour, you will …
Dog choking on an object? The Heimlich manoeuvre by dog size
How to secure and move an injured dog without getting bitten
How to stop a dog’s bleeding with a pressure bandage in five steps
Nutrition
No single food suits every dog. Age, weight, activity level and existing health conditions all help decide what belongs in the bowl. This section covers everything from nutrient …
Ownership & Everyday Life
Exercise, rest, social contact and clear rules make life with a dog work, not the size of your flat. Law, housing and travel rules differ between Germany, Austria …
Sport & Leisure
Not every dog is suited to every sport, and that has little to do with motivation. Age, health and build set the limits. That is why every activity …
Camping with a dog: rules, equipment, safety
Hiking with a dog: routes, equipment, leash requirement and what really matters
All Because of Hitch – A film about courage, bond and an unusual agility star
Training & Behaviour
Repetition and clear consequences teach dogs more effectively than strictness. Reward-based training is the standard in behavioural medicine. This section explains how dogs learn and what helps with …