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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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Tips, exercises and videos about humane dog training.
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Rescue dogs in Venezuela: a pit bull mix, a ball and a 40 hour trip
After two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, more than 120 rescue dogs searched for survivors. Their stories show how play turns into lifesaving work.
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An exam for dog owners: Swiss canton of Valais drafts a new dog law
The Swiss canton of Valais wants dog owners to pass a practical test after the mandatory course. What would change, why, and what we can learn from it.
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Labrador that sniffs out invasive sea species named animal of the year
Sgiath, a former mountain rescue dog, is believed to be the first dog in the world trained to find the invasive sea squirt Didemnum vexillum. IFAW has named her animal of the year.
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Alaska avalanche dog found alive after 50 hours thanks to an AirTag
An avalanche swept away two climbers, leaving their dog LouLou alone in the snow. Volunteers found her about 50 hours later by following the AirTag on her collar.
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Starting your own dog training business
There are many reasons why someone might decide to go it alone and become a professional dog trainer.
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How to make a dog training plan
Successful dog training does not start with giving commands, but with good planning.
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Dog training and owner education programme: VOĐA
A well-trained dog is not the result of chance, but of its owner's knowledge. Most people believe the problem lies with the dog. Experience shows that the problem is almost always in the communication between dog and human. The VOĐA programme grew out of many years of practical work with thousands of dogs and their owners. Its aim is not to teach the dog a few commands, but to
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Dog training and owner education programme
The VOĐA package: complete education for dog owners. VOĐA is a complete dog training and owner education programme, the first of its kind in the region and beyond, based on humane communication methods. It is intended for everyone who wants an obedient, stable and confident dog, as well as clear, practical guidance on how to react properly in everyday situations. Two carefully designed
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Short instructions for training your dog
DOG TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS. So, from the earliest days, as soon as a dog appears in your life, the process of socialisation begins. Do not fall for the misconception that a dog is too young for training. Such irresponsibility towards your own dog in terms of socialisation and creating good habits can be lost for good. Through preventive action in the communication
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Learn to communicate better with your dog
This page is intended for dog lovers who want to achieve better communication with their pet. Training a dog does not mean only teaching it to carry out various commands, but getting to know the dog's character and approaching its mental stability in the right way. With positive energy and play we can instil rules in a dog as an established habit. We cannot always apply the same way
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Everything for dogs in one place
DOG PSYCHOLOGY People are intellectual beings who communicate mostly through words. Although it may seem that our dogs understand specific words and connect them with specific actions, they mostly respond to the intention we have attached to a word. If you really want to find out how a dog experiences the world around us, listen to this lecture, which will,
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