Knowledge & guides

Training

Training 6 min read

Five rules from practice: reward instead of punishment, house training by rhythm, the right response to biting and a recall that really works.

Beißhemmung 5 min read

Scratched hands, ripped trousers, a puppy hanging off your feet like a piranha: puppy biting is normal, but it has a window of time....

Training 5 min read

The puddle on the carpet is not defiance, but a bladder that is not yet on board. How house-training really works: the clock, the...

Alleinbleiben 5 min read

Howling, scratching the door, chewed shoes: separation distress is one of the most common dog problems and one of the most manageable. An honest...

Training 4 min read

Pulling rarely has anything to do with dominance. Five mistakes that reinforce it, and a simple plan for relaxed walks without jerks or miracle...

Training 6 min read

What a puppy really needs in the first 72 hours: calm, a retreat and clear routines. An honest checklist with a shopping list, daily...

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Tests, calculators and coloring pages for your pet

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Breed quiz

A few honest questions about your daily life, and you will see which five breeds suit you.
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Name finder

Dog names with meanings: search, filter or let yourself be surprised.

Also for cats and horses
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Age calculator

How old is your dog in human years, and which life stage is it in right now?

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Colouring pages

Dogs, horses, cats and more as a PDF to print and colour in.
Puppy Starter Pack

58 pages for the first 30 days with a puppy, free as a PDF by email.
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Feeding calculator

How much food does your dog need each day? Work out the right amount step by step.

Our books

Puppy guide, puppy planner and breed book, written and designed by us. Available on Amazon.

Guide

The standard guide to your dog's first year: 575 pages, with an 8-week training plan

Workbook

The workbook for your dog's first year: 12 weeks of training, trackers and reviews to fill in

Breed portraits

50 dog breeds honestly explained: the guide to finding the right breed before you buy one

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