Kibble, wet food, or homemade diet (“home-prepared ration”)? And if you choose kibble, which ones should you pick? With an extremely wide range of products and prices, it can be difficult to know how to choose. How can you really find your way, and what are the signs of a balanced diet? Here are a few guidelines.

How can you tell if your dog is overweight—or, on the contrary, lacking body reserves? Some dogs are very food-motivated and will quickly let you know if you forget a meal. Others are less interested in food and may easily skip feeding time. Monitoring a dog’s weight can therefore feel like a real challenge, even though it is essential for their energy levels and overall health, particularly for their joints. Here are a few key indicators and practical tips to help you keep track of your dog’s weight and maintain a healthy balance.

Your dog may shed hair everywhere, especially during seasonal moulting periods (autumn and spring), but it is always very rewarding when someone comments on how beautiful, shiny, or healthy your dog’s coat looks. Beyond the purely aesthetic aspect that attracts compliments, a dog’s coat is also a reliable indicator of its overall health.

Dog training is far from being an easy task. Without the right tools and guidance, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. How can we help a dog understand that certain behaviors are inappropriate—or even forbidden? For many years now, electric shock collars have emerged as a supposed solution. Based on the same principle as electric fences used to contain cattle or sheep, some argue: why couldn’t this also work for dogs? However, the dog—being much closer to humans and endowed with strong communication abilities—does not function in the same way as other animal species. Its learning mechanisms, emotional sensitivity, and relationship to humans are fundamentally different. Here, I will present simple, common-sense arguments showing why the use of this type of tool is not a good idea at all, neither for effective education nor for the well-being of the dog.

Dysplasia is a common joint disease, especially in large breeds. It results from abnormal development of the joint—most often the hip, and sometimes the elbows.

Engaging in physical and/or mental activities with your dog is always a good idea! Your companion needs them for overall balance at any age. However, activities must be adapted to the dog’s age and physical condition.

Choosing the right harness shouldn’t be a headache. First, what will it be used for? What should you consider?

Dog loose in the car? Restrained? In a crate or in the trunk… what the law and basic safety common sense say.

When welcoming a new companion into your home, it is essential to acquire a collar and/or a harness in order to keep your dog on a leash and begin their learning and training process.