dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Dog accessories selection

Publication: 4 October 2026

Your dog is young or adult, active, enjoys going for walks, gets up easily after a nap and shows no signs of joint discomfort. In this situation, when choosing a new place for them to sleep, a perfectly reasonable question may arise: if your dog is healthy, do they really need an orthopaedic bed? This [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 2 October 2026

You are sitting at the table talking to your family when suddenly your dog stops a few steps away, looks straight at you and starts barking. Another time, they do exactly the same thing when someone gets up from the sofa, walks through the room, comes home or finishes a play session. Sometimes a dog [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 30 September 2026

You come home from a walk. Your dog stops in the hallway and suddenly shakes their whole body vigorously, even though it was not raining outside. Another time, they do exactly the same thing a few seconds after being petted, meeting another dog or finishing an energetic play session. If you know your companion well, [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 28 September 2026

On the very first day, they follow you everywhere. Or perhaps the opposite happens — they choose the furthest corner of the room and watch you from a safe distance. After a few days, they begin to come closer, bring you a toy or fall asleep near the sofa. And that is when a question [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 22 September 2026

Your dog comes up to you, looks at you for a moment, then turns around and sits with their back to you. At another time, they do exactly the same thing while being stroked, or settle down right beside you in the evening but point their muzzle in the opposite direction. From a human perspective, [...]

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Dog accessories selection

Publication: 20 September 2026

You are looking at two comfortable places for your dog to rest. One has soft, cosy sides where your dog can rest their head. The other is a flat mattress offering plenty of freedom to stretch out. Both look comfortable, both can complement your interior and both have one purpose – to create a place [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 15 September 2026

Many dogs feel extremely uncomfortable during thunderstorms. Lightning, the sound of thunder, heavy rain and sudden changes in their surroundings can make a dog anxious, while some four-legged companions may experience very intense fear. That is why it is important to know how to support your dog during this difficult experience. A thunderstorm can be [...]

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Dog accessories selection

Publication: 10 September 2026

What you should do when your four-legged friend develops chafing around the neck depends on what is causing the problem. One possible reason is the construction or material of the dog collar, as well as an incorrectly selected size. Friction, pressure, collar width, moisture, dirt and the individual condition of your dog’s skin can also [...]

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