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…
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Dog and cat together, is it doable?
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…
Summer heat? Ways to keep your dog cool and comfortable!
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…
Help, my dog is itchy!
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…
Help, my dog pulls on the leash!
It’s pretty much the most commonly used phrase in the emails I receive at the dog school: how do I stop pulling on the leash? Does your dog also pull on the leash? What have you already tried to solve it? Help, my dog pulls on the leash! I often hear people (with larger dogs…
Get the most out of your Training Sessions with your Dog!
As you may already know, I have five dogs at home. It takes some time and energy to train all five, but of course that’s what we chose! I always try to get the most out of my training sessions, to be as effective as possible. Hence today another blog in the Dog Training series,…
Forest Bathing with your Dog – Deepen your Bond in Nature
As a dog lover, you probably understand how special the bond with your best friend can be. Your dog is part of your family and having adventures together is a priceless experience. In this article I take you on a journey into ‘forest bathing’ with your dog. This is an activity that is not only…
Paddleboarding with your dog: 10 tips
I wrote a blog about paddleboarding with your dog before. Because I really enjoy doing it myself, I decided to dedicate another blog to it, this time with ten short tips to build up paddleboarding with your dog in a fun way. Ten tips for paddleboarding with your dog I hope these tips help you…
Rainy Days: Creative Ways to Entertain Your Dog
We all know those days when it’s raining outside and our four-legged friends (and we ourselves, haha!) aren’t too excited to go outside. So today a blog about creative ways to entertain your dog during rainy days. With a little imagination and some indoor fun, you can keep your dog entertained and busy even when…
Tips for puppyproofing your home
In this blog we will look at what you can do to make your home as safe as possible for your new puppy. Of course you want your puppy to come home as safely and pleasantly as possible and you also want your house to remain as safe as possible. That’s why it’s a good…