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What is enriched environment?

What is enriched environment?

What is enriched environment? Simply put, the term “enriched environment” means changes in the life of a person or animal that represent different kinds of additions and complications which are aimed at raising the level of wellbeing. ⠀ This means that enriched environment increases the level of physical and psychological health, and, hence, overall wellbeing. […]

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Heat stroke: what to do?

Heat stroke: what to do?

Heat stroke. ⠀ It can happen anywhere –the city or the countryside. And your ability to approach the situation correctly will not only help your pet feel better, but also can save their life. ⠀ Normal body temperature varies slightly for different breeds, but anything over 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) is already too much. ⠀

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Can all dogs swim?

Can all dogs swim?

Upon finding themselves in the water, dogs will at least try to swim🌊. ⠀ But this in no way means that you should make them swim, especially if we’re talking about spending long time in the water. ⠀ Even if your dog can swim, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he/she enjoys it 100% and that

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The puppy is growing, the biting is staying: what to do?

The puppy is growing, the biting is staying: what to do?

Puppies grow up, but the biting sometimes continues. The puppy is 6-12-36 months old, and you’re still suffering from constant bites. Why? ⠀ Once you subconsciously reinforced this behavior, and your puppy is still thinking “Biting my human is so fun!”. What exactly could you have done? ⠀ 🔸You might have rewarded your puppy with

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Why do our dogs dig?

Why do our dogs dig?

Digging is a natural behavior for dogs. ⠀ This is what their ancestors did. However, in our 21st century world, not all dog owners are happy about their pets’ digging abilities. ⠀ There are several reasons our dogs dig: ⠀ 1️⃣Hunter instinct. Maybe your pet sensed “prey” (in the face of a mouse or a

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Misbehavior you’ve reinforced: how to correct it?

Misbehavior you’ve reinforced: how to correct it?

Sometimes dogs “don’t behave”, and we, owners, reinforce this behavior without even realizing. ⠀ And when we do, it’s already too late – the habit is formed. ⠀ But the “bad” behavior that you’ve accidentally reinforced can be corrected ⬇️ ⠀ 1️⃣Make problematic behavior impossible. ⠀ ❗️If your dog does something, you praise him/her for

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Stress signals during training that you should know about

Stress signals during training that you should know about

Sometimes dog owners complain that their dog doesn’t like training and will do anything to get out of a training session. ⠀ But dogs love learning something new! ⠀ And if your pet will try anything to avoid training, it means that either he/she is not feeling well, or the training process is organized incorrectly.

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