Interesting facts about dogs

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: 8 September 2026

You are sitting at the table, working at your computer or simply relaxing on the sofa. At some point, you look up and realise that your dog has been watching you closely for quite a while. They are not barking or approaching you, and sometimes they are not even moving. They are simply looking at [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 16 August 2026

You are sitting on the sofa, working at your computer or preparing dinner. Suddenly, your dog appears. They are carrying their favourite ball, soft toy or tug toy in their mouth. They come closer, look at you and wait. Sometimes they place the toy right beside you. At other times, you reach towards it and [...]

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Dog accessories selection

Publication: 1 August 2026

Only a moment ago, they were all lying in one place. A soft toy, a small ball, a tug toy and the toy your dog usually carries around the entire home. It took only a few minutes, however, for each of them to end up in a different corner of the living room. Your companion [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 30 July 2026

The evening feels completely ordinary. You sit down on the sofa, and after a moment your dog settles a few steps away. They do not demand to be stroked, try to climb onto your lap or watch your every movement. They stretch, let out a deep breath and close their eyes. Perhaps it is in [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 29 July 2026

As evening falls, the home slowly grows quiet. Your dog settles into their favourite place, adjusts the cushion with one paw, sighs and soon drifts off to sleep. Then, suddenly, their paws begin to twitch gently, their eyelids move slightly and a soft whimper escapes from their closed mouth. They may look as though they [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 27 July 2026

Two dogs enter an unfamiliar home. The first immediately moves forwards. They look into every room, inspect the bag left by the door and approach new people with interest. The second stops a few steps behind their guardian. They observe, sniff and need a moment before deciding to explore the surroundings. Neither dog is behaving [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 26 July 2026

You are only going to get a cup of tea. You rise from the sofa, take a few steps towards the kitchen and immediately hear the familiar sound of paws behind you. Your dog was resting peacefully just a moment ago, but now they are right beside you again. When you return to the living [...]

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