Behaviour and psychology
Why we laugh at animals (and they probably laugh at us)
In jokes, animals talk, philosophise and wear glasses. Why is that so funny? Wordplay, pure absurdity and dog philosophy, plus the joke of the issue.
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Behaviour and psychology
Understanding dogs: character, body language, dominance, fear and socialisation.
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What does a dog really remember
Owners often say their dog knows exactly what it did wrong. But does a dog remember events the way a person does? No. A dog remembers differently, and that changes how we should train it.
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Is the American Staffordshire Terrier an aggressive dog, or is that just a prejudice?
When the American Staffordshire Terrier is mentioned, many people immediately picture an aggressive and dangerous dog. That image has been built up over the years through sensationalist media headlines, isolated incidents and countless prejudices. The question, however, is whether the American Staffordshire Terrier really is…
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Every dog is a mirror of its owner
Before you welcome a dog into your home, it is important to understand the responsibility that comes with that step. Becoming a dog owner means taking on the care of a living being that depends on you at every moment. That is why it is essential to inform yourself properly before making the final decision. That knowledge is the very foundation of a healthy life together for human and dog.
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The psychological development of dogs
The neonatal period (weeks 1 to 2 of a puppy's life): the puppy mostly rests. The transitional period (week 3 of a puppy's life): the senses of sight and hearing begin to develop and the puppy is more active. The character-forming period (weeks 4 to 7 of a puppy's life): during this period the puppy's brain has developed enough and become
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Behaviour and psychology
Do dogs have a sense of humour
Responding to the messages that arrive every day, we came up with the idea of covering this topic too. A lady asked us: "As soon as I sit down to eat, my dog needs to go out and relieve itself. Is it possible that it is joking with me?" Do dogs share our sense of humour? If you have ever watched dogs play, you might
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Why are small dogs more aggressive than bigger dogs?
THE REASON: HUMAN ERROR. Aggression is a common behavioural problem in small dogs that many owners run into, because they do not realise that the way they treat their dog is exactly what leads to such behaviour. Many dog owners forget that dogs are animals driven by instinct. Owners of small dogs fail to provide them with proper
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Balanced energy between human and dog
Humans are intellectual beings who communicate mostly through words. Although it may look as if our dogs understand specific words and link them to specific actions, they mostly respond to the intention we have attached to a word. If you tell your dog to sit without any real intention, he will not sit, but if you approach the dog with the intention that
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Behaviour and psychology
Instinctive drives in dogs
One of the biggest mistakes dog owners can make is to assume that their dogs feel and think like people. As a result, we do not want to discipline or correct our dog's behaviour because we are afraid of hurting their feelings or making them unhappy. The law of nature teaches us that this is not how it works with dogs.
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