The unintended consequences of dog ownership: how dog faeces harms our environment

Dog faeces have a far-reaching impact on the environment, polluting water, disrupting the food chain and spreading pathogens that affect humans, animals and the environment. ...

Last minute New Year's Eve tips for fearful dogs

For most dogs, New Year's Eve is anything but a reason to celebrate. Dogs that are anxious or panicky on New Year's Eve usually suffer...

Dog paws in winter: tips for healthy paws in salt and grit

Salt and grit attack your dog's paws and can cause painful injuries. With a few tips you can keep your dog's paws healthy and prevent...

Aids for bitches in heat & false pregnancy [Part 3]

Being in heat and the subsequent false pregnancy and false pregnancy can be very intense for some bitches and severely affect their well-being. In this...

False pregnancy vs. false motherhood in bitches [Part 2]

False pregnancy and false motherhood are two phenomena in the female dog's cycle that are often grouped together, although different hormones produce completely different behaviour....

Cycle and heat in the bitch [Part 1]

The female dog's cycle is an exciting topic that helps us to better understand our dog's behaviour. Behavioural changes are normal and are controlled by...

Rest training on the go: blanket training 2 Go for dogs [Part 5]

We differentiate between "2 go" blanket training and blanket training that is set up in the dog crate or on the Dog Bed. You mainly...

"Next" signal for more orientation from the dog on a walk

As humans, we want the dog to orientate itself to us on the Leash. However, we do not achieve orientation on the Leash by filling...

Can my dog go on the sofa or the bed?

Are you wondering whether you should allow your dog to go on the sofa or on the bed? If so, you'll find all the most...

CBD oil for dogs

This expert blog contains product recommendations from @Hunreys. Use the discount code "VITOMALIA10" to save 10% on your purchase. What does CBD oil do for...

Indoor rest training: Conditioned relaxation with rest signal [Part 4]

This expert blog contains product recommendations from @Hunreys. Use the discount code "VITOMALIA10" to save 10% on your purchase. Practising calmness means dealing specifically with...

Dogs can't rest: How much rest and activity does my dog need? [Part 1]

An adult and healthy dog needs about 16-20 hours to doze and sleep. ...