DOG

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.

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.

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

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.