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Dackel 6 min read

The Dachshund is Germany’s iconic dog: wilful, brave, comical and with a back that needs special rules. Why this is no lapdog, what Dachshund...

Chihuahua 5 min read

The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest dog breed and often acts more confidently than its size would suggest. Why it is no handbag accessory,...

The German Shepherd has been Germany’s favourite breed for over 100 years and is also one of the most misunderstood. What this dog really...

Remembrance 6 min read

One day your dog pauses longer at the stairs, sleeps more deeply and no longer hears every rustle. Age comes quietly. What changes in...

Remembrance 4 min read

When a dog dies, you lose a family member. Why this grief runs so deep, why it is often dismissed and what really helps...

Angst 5 min read

A trembling dog hiding in the bathroom, and you feeling helpless nearby. Why fear of fireworks persists, what helps in the weeks beforehand and...

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...

Photo tips 4 min read

Shaky, dark, taken from above: most dog photos fall short in three ways. Ten simple phone photography tricks to make a picture worthy of...

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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