Training
Fear in dogs: a study of 43,000 dogs shows how common it is
A US study of more than 43,000 dogs suggests most dogs show at least mild fear in some everyday situation. Here is what that means for you and your dog.
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Behaviour and psychology
Understanding dogs: character, body language, dominance, fear and socialisation.
Behaviour and psychology
Finland's puppies live: why a nation watches a litter for eight weeks
Finnish broadcaster Yle is again streaming a litter of puppies around the clock this autumn. Season six follows the dam Hilkka and her six Lagotto Romagnolo pups.
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Training
How to make a dog training plan
Successful dog training does not start with giving commands, but with good planning.
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Behaviour and psychology
Adopting an adult dog
Bringing an adult dog into a new home can be a serious, long-term project.
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Behaviour and psychology
Reactivity in dogs
Dogs can become reactive in situations they perceive as unsafe, unpredictable or beyond their control.
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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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VideoBehaviour and psychology
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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VideoBehaviour and psychology
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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VideoBehaviour and psychology
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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VideoBehaviour and psychology
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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