Dogs and cats can be wonderful housemates, but their introduction can sometimes pose some challenges. Living together with both a dog and a cat requires patience, understanding and the right approach. Whether you already have a cat and want to introduce a dog, or vice versa, in this article I share my top tips to…
I have recently heard very positive messages from various people about the booklet ‘Aren’t we too early?’ by veterinarian Hugo van Duijn. Because of that I decided to leave my pile of unread books for a while and order this book. It is available for free at many veterinary practices, I ordered it online from…
Advertorial – This article contains advertisements for my own online basic dog photography course, which I offer through my company Dog Portrait. Many of you probably already know this, but in addition to this blog, I am also a dog photographer by profession. As such, I have been giving workshops and courses on location for…
Summer can be a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog. Long walks, playing in the yard and swimming are favorites, but the heat can also be dangerous for your dog. Overheating and heat stroke are serious risks that we ofcourse want to prevent. That’s why it’s important to know how to keep…
A while ago I received a message from DogSuppy, a manufacturer of supplements for dogs, asking if I might be interested in a collaboration. Of course I wanted that! I was sent some of their Probiotics Forte to try out and review. Disclaimer: I was sent this product to test and review. My opinion is…
Some time ago I was approached by the Dutch brand Wolfork, if I wanted to try out and review their raw food. Of course I wanted that! Wolfork is available via their website, after completing a questionnaire you will automatically receive nutritional advice for your dog and you can order exactly what your dog needs….
Itchiness, we all know how incredibly annoying that can be. Especially at this time of year, when the mosquitoes are buzzing around and biting you all over at night, the itching is sometimes very irritating. Our dogs can also suffer from itchiness, so today I am devoting a blog to this: Help, my dog is…
My ‘epic quest’ to reduce my stack of books to read has continued! I recently read the book ‘Where does my dog hurt?’ by the American chiropractor Renee Tucker. I had this book on my shelf for quite some time, but I just never got around to reading it. I’m sure it will be very…
Many of you have probably seen it before: your dog suddenly starts nibbling on grass. It can be a little worrying, especially if you’re not sure why they’re doing this. In this article I delve deeper into the answer to the question: Why does my dog eat grass? The origin of the behaviour Although dogs…
We got to test Vigor & Sage kibble again! This time the Freeze Dried Mixed Fish variant, which will be launched at Interzoo on May 7. We received two bags for the girls to taste, and today my review of this new flavor!Vigor & Sage Freeze Dried Mixed Fish will be available after launch via…
Today I want to talk about a topic that is sometimes underestimated, but is extremely important for the well-being of our dogs: mental stimulation. Not only is it important to keep our dogs physically active, we also need to stimulate their minds. In this blog post I explain why mental stimulation is so important for…
It’s time for a new recipe for baking for the dog on the blog! This time I baked training cookies with yogurt and cheese, and my girls loved them! Feel like baking for the dog? Ingredients: Instructions: The beetroot powder from the recipe is completely optional, I like to use natural colorings in my baking….
This time I made a fleece tug toy. My girls play with it together, and I also play with each dog individually. Surprisingly, it can take a lot! What do you need for this Fleece tug toy? What to do I cut four strips of fleece from the fabric width of the fleece (160cm). One…
If you are reading this blog while looking for the dog breed that suits you best, let me be the first to tell you this: you are doing great! Good preparation is half the job! This certainly also applies when purchasing or adopting a dog. Not all breeds suit everyone, and it is good that…
Easter is just around the corner again! I made a recipe for delicious healthy Yogurt Jellies for the dog, and our girls have already secretly tasted them. They were very popular! Ingredients – a pack of gelatin – 500ml yogurt – 2 carrots – a handful of blueberries – a teaspoon of cranberry powder (or…
