You and Your Dog

As a dog owner, it’s important to understand the different developmental stages your dog goes through while growing up. One of the most important periods is the fear phase. During this time, your dog experiences various changes in behavior and may show signs of fear in response to different situations and objects.

Would you like to get moving a bit more? Then it might be a good idea to bring your dog along and kill two birds with one stone, giving both yourself and your best friend some extra exercise. All healthy dogs want to (and should) move around in different environments, just like we humans do. Tip: Let your dog’s joy rub off on you—you’ll feel more energized during your workouts together!

Using a dog harness instead of a regular collar can be beneficial in several ways. It can be more ergonomic if the dog pulls, as a harness does not put as much strain on the dog’s neck and throat as a collar does. We have listed the top 5 options for 2023 to use for your beloved family member.

All dogs deserve to have a comfortable bed of their own where they can feel safe. A place where they can find peace and be left alone. When a dog is resting in its bed, it’s important not to disturb it, so it can feel that it can always go there for some personal space and recovery.

Have you gotten a dog and now started thinking about this year’s vacation? Plan so that your four-legged friend can come along. How should you think when you want to travel with your dog? We’ve put together lots of great tips and places to visit!

Many dogs pull on the leash when they’re out for a walk, and you might end up with pain in your arm, shoulder, or hand. A common reaction is to give the leash a quick jerk to show the dog it should stop pulling. But that doesn’t work. Here are some tips on how you can train better leash walking instead.

By giving your puppy or adult dog the right conditions to cope with being alone, based on the level they’re currently at, you can build a sense of security. The longer you wait to start training your dog, the more alone-time training you’ll need to do, so begin already when the puppy is young.

When you’ve been waiting to bring your puppy home and finally do, there are still many things you need to think about right from the start. During the first few months, your puppy goes through a period of rapid growth and major development. A veterinarian at Royal Canin has shared tips on what to keep in mind to give your puppy the best possible start in life.

Rooms and other areas for dogs must be adapted to the number of dogs kept there. All dogs must have access to a clean, dry, and soft resting place where they can lie in a natural position.

You may only use a muzzle on your dog temporarily. There must be a specific reason for using the muzzle, and you must keep the dog under supervision at all times.

Remember that as a dog owner, it is your responsibility to ensure your dog’s basic needs are met. If you have questions about a dog owner’s responsibility for what the dog does, you should contact the county administrative board (länsstyrelsen).

If a dog is seriously injured or gravely ill and can no longer have a good quality of life, it should be put down. The person who puts the dog down must be able to handle animals properly and be skilled in approved euthanasia methods. It is important that animals being put down do not have to suffer.