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Many dogs struggle with digestion issues, leading to discomfort and poor health. Symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, and vomiting can be signs of a sensitive stomach. Choosing the right dog food and chews is key to improving the digestion of your dog and preventing digestive discomfort.

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Healthy teeth are equally important for dogs as they are for humans. Neglected dental care can lead to tartar, bad mouth odour and inflammation - often unnoticed and painful for the animal. A dog's teeth are designed to bite and chew prey, but not without care. In this article you will find out how the dog´s teeth are structured, why dental hygiene is so important, what problems often occur and what you can use to optimally care for your dog´s teeth.

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Chews made from animal hide are a great way to give your four-legged friend a real treat. But there are plenty of other reasons to choose chews made from animal hide:

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Sie haben sich entschlossen, Ihren Hund mit auf Reisen zu nehmen und sichergestellt, dass Ihr Hund am Urlaubsort eine hundefreundliche Unterbringung vorfindet und genug Auslaufmöglichkeiten hat? Sehr gut! Dann sollten Sie sich überlegen, mit welchem Verkehrsmittel Sie reisen und wie Sie diese Reise am angenehmsten für Ihren Hund gestalten können:

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Behavior

The use of reprimand and praise in particular is an essential part of your dog’s education. For this reason, you must be acutely aware of how and when you use these, and you must also give your dog the opportunity to recognize why you are praising or reprimanding him; this means that you should praise or reprimand your dog only directly as he is performing an action or immediately thereafter.

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Training

There are certain rules that your dog needs to master in his everyday living with humans. Ideally, you should start training him as early as possible. Be patient but consistent. Do not ask too much of your dog during a workout. It is much better to practice several times a day than in a single, lengthy session. During breaks from training, you should allow your dog to do whatever he fancies, whether that be sniffing around, running, swimming or just sleeping.

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Irrespective of whether you live in the town or in the countryside, you should start socialising your dog with other dogs and humans at the earliest possible opportunity. The earlier that he learns how to deal with other living things, the better. What could provide a more suitable opportunity, apart from puppy socialisation classes at your local dog obedience school, than the daily walk?

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Your decision not to take your dog along for the trip should be based exclusively on your dog’s wellbeing. Perhaps your elderly dog would find the journey too stressful, or maybe you have been unable to find suitable accommodation for your dog? Maybe you have to go away at short notice, and the only possibility would be to leave your dog alone during the daytime in a strange hotel room. Depending on the length of the trip and on your dog’s breed and character traits, there is still the option of asking a friend or relative to look after your dog. Especially if your dog is familiar with this person, this is a great opportunity to reduce the amount of stress that your dog experiences.

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If friends or relatives are unable to help out or your dog has special needs that require special care and attention, you should look around for suitable boarding kennels. It is helpful if you do this as early as possible so that you have a contact address handy in case of an emergency. When choosing kennels, always keep your dog’s wellbeing in mind: not all boarding kennels are actually good for your dog!

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You have decided to leave your dog for a period of time with friends, relatives or at boarding kennels or you have found a canine-friendly way of spending your holiday with your dog. Have all formalities been taken care of, has your dog had all the required vaccinations and has he been wormed and treated for fleas? Then you are ready to get going – with the packing! As your dog cannot pack for himself, you have to think of everything that a dog needs and of those things that your dog in particular needs. To help you in this task, we have compiled a packing list of items that you need to remember:

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Training

Taking a puppy home is the start of an exciting journey and adventure for the puppy and the new owners. Getting a puppy house-trained is just the first step and one that can really help to build and establish a proper daily routine too.

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Health

These days, virtually all balanced premium staple foods are enough to satisfy a dog’s minimum daily vitamin requirement. However, there are certain situations throughout a dog's life that will increase the need for vitamins and this is where nutritional supplements come into play.

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In addition to recreational activities, joining a dog sports club is a great way of keeping your dog at the appropriate level of fitness for his breed, socialising him with other dogs and attaining objectives as part of a team while receiving expert advice and support. It also gives you the opportunity to take part in sports that require both the use of special purpose equipment specifically designed for dogs and a large amount of space. We have put together here three suggestions for sports club activities that will help keep your dog on his toes.

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Unfortunately, there are no set rules as to whether your dog has the ideal body shape and weight, as these depend not only on the breed and the size of your dog but also on your dog’s individual body structure. However, there are a few tips and guidelines that you can use as pointers to establish whether your dog’s weight is normal or whether he is too fat or too thin. Examine your dog closely and run your hands over him. His weight is considered normal if you can feel his ribs beneath a thin layer of body fat. The same goes for the bones at the base of the tail.

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Your dog needs exercise, but how much and how strenuous should it be? The amount and type of exercise that is good for your dog depend partly on the body structure which is characteristic for his breed, but also on the age of your dog and his individual character traits as well as his current physical condition. Large, long-legged dogs are certainly recommended to have several long walks a day, plus various other activities where they can get a really good workout. However, this amount and type of exercise would most likely be too much for smaller dogs. For this reason, when planning an activity, you should always remember that not only you but also your dog should get enjoyment out of it. If you overexert him, this can have as harmful an effect on his health as too little exercise. You should exercise particular caution when exercising puppies or older dogs. The following four suggestions will help you organise your leisure time and give you a few ideas for activities that you can do together with your dog.

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You should first of all identify what has caused your dog to be overweight. This is frequently due to your dog having been given an amount or mix of food that exceeds his individual energy requirements. Nevertheless, you should ask your vet whether your dog’s weight may be attributable to a hormonal disorder. If so, it is imperative that the causes of such a disorder are identified and appropriate treatment is prescribed.

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People don’t get fat between Christmas and New Year; they get fat between New Year and Christmas! This saying may be aimed at humans, but it can also be applied perfectly to our four-legged friends, as more and more dogs are becoming overweight. Read on to find out how you can resolve this problem, what is important to consider when feeding your dog and which snacks are healthy for your four-legged friend.

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You're looking for a suitable sport for you and your dog, but which type is best for you both? Of course, there's always the option of taking part in agility training, dog races or guide dog exams at your local dog school or dog sports club. But you can also combine your own sport with your four-legged friend's desire to be active. One thing's for sure: your dog needs exercise, but how much and how strenuous should it be?

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