For humans, the world largely revolves around what we see. We look, read faces, pay attention to details in colors and shapes. But for your dog, it is very different. His experience of the world is guided by smell. Sight, sound, touch and taste come only afterwards. And precisely because his senses work so differently,…
Many dogs eat their food within seconds. And that is a shame, because eating can be a great moment of enrichment! Because by applying food enrichment, you ensure that your dog is not only physically challenged, but also mentally. In this article I will tell you what food enrichment is, why I think it is…
Enrichment for Dogs – What is it and why is it important? As a dog owner, you naturally want your dog to be happy and healthy. Enrichment is a way to make your dog’s life more engaging and interesting. It helps to prevent boredom and problem behavior, and that is something we all want, of…
As dog people, we want the best for our dogs, and that also applies to treats. While ready-made dog treats are convenient, they can sometimes be high in calories, sugars, or artificial additives. Luckily, nature provides a variety of healthy alternatives! Fruits and vegetables not only make delicious treats, but are also packed with vitamins,…
Ok, time to confess something. I would first finish my stack of ‘still to be read’ books before I could buy new books from myself, but I bought a book anyway. The book ‘The Forever Dog Life’ by Karen Becker and Rodney Habib was advertised quite a bit on social media, and to be honest,…
I regularly hear this question via email, during lessons at dog school or through social media, and I think it is a good question! That’s why I’m devoting a blog to it this week. Which dummy do you need for gundog training? First of all, it is important to look at what kind of dog…
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…
