And one note for everyone bringing a new puppy or kitten into a home where animals already live: Always — absolutely always — the resident animals come first. They need to feel and know that the newcomer isn’t taking away their resources, including you. 😊

It’s learning based on confirming to the dog that he did something right — without giving him verbal hints. To make things easier, we divided the behavior into small parts and rewarded every correct step.

When sharing adjustments with someone else, give them in MILs, not clicks — their turret scaling may differ. So the earlier example would be 0.5 R on a 500 m target, or 0.5 R / 0.1 D at 100 m.

How come — don’t talk? Such a tiny, fluffy creature surely needs our words, our comfort, our soft tone... “Oh you little one,” “what a good boy,” “look how nicely you eat” — and so on, always with the name at the end.

We escaped the rain and the wild mood of the Obra River and drove onto Rügen.An ancient beech forest, giant ferns, turquoise water, white cliffs, and the relaxed atmosphere of a surfers’ camp.

The Obra River, wild and unregulated, winds through the forest, its banks heavy with overhanging vegetation.

If I had to describe this place in a single word, it would be silence. The whisper of pines, the sound of waves on the lake, sunshine, a star-filled sky at night, and long walks through the forest.

Dog training week with our ACD: nosework, shaping, mantrailing. Expert-led, practical, and surprisingly insightful. One dog, three paths — and a better bond.

Both bumpers are bolted directly to the frame. Along with the steel rock sliders (with built-in lights), they now form a protective ring around the vehicle. When we fold or unfold the rooftop tent, we often step on the sliders or the rear bumper - no problem there.

We often measure distances during our trips. It happens almost automatically while observing a distant object - a person paddling a kayak or a climber on a mountain ridge.

We believe that recall training is one of the most important parts of working with a dog - especially because it directly affects their safety. Different dogs may need different approaches – ideally, a good trainer can help choose the most effective method for teaching recall.

What does socialization at a place like a train station mean? We slowly lead Mrok on a leash to the station. We let him look around, sniff, and touch anything that catches his interest. We stay close but don’t interfere with how he explores. We don’t talk to him or pet him. We don’t want to create unnecessary dependencies. We let him watch people,

We drove home after dark. Little Mrok slept quietly on Monika’s lap. We glanced at each other, wondering what came next.

In Practice: Step out into the rain. If your jacket is dry – the membrane works. With heavy rain and fresh DWR, it still works, but less efficiently. Once the fabric is soaked, breathability drops to almost zero. You’ll stay dry from the outside, but wet from the inside.

We decided to listen to the trainers. But it didn’t take long to notice that real objectivity is rare. Trainers tend to recommend what they personally use - and those preferences vary wildly. Some also promote products from sponsors or their own shops.

But if you're one of those who only react when you see a red banner: TICKS CAN KILL. FOR REAL. Not years later. Sometimes in a matter of days.

we’ll explain why we chose a rooftop tent and what other options we considered. What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages of this setup? And what would we choose today instead of a rooftop tent?

Your dog’s life may depend on what you do - and how quickly you do it. That’s why we strongly recommend dog first aid training.​

When planning long journeys, it’s tempting to think that driving faster will get us to our destination much quicker. In practice, the time savings are often smaller than we expect while fuel consumption increases sharply.

Everything changes if you like winter hikes. Above the line of dwarf pines, the mountain turns into rock and stone, and the wind begins. Finding the right path becomes less obvious. The wind can slow you down, bury the trail, and push temperatures dangerously low.