Interesting facts about dogs

dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 15 October 2026

You get up from the sofa for just a moment. You go to make a cup of tea, answer the phone or pop into the kitchen. A minute later you return and discover that your dog has already settled down exactly where you were sitting. They look at you calmly, perhaps even closing their eyes [...]

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dog guardian's guide (DGG)

Publication: 8 October 2026

You are relaxing on the sofa in the evening when your dog comes over, stops beside you and, after a moment, rolls onto their back. Their paws go up, their belly is completely exposed and you almost automatically reach out your hand. Surely that is exactly what they want — a belly rub. Your 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: 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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