Dog ways

Sharing life with a sensitive or reactive dog can be challenging in many ways. While the dog training industry is still heavily geared towards quick fixes and punitive methods, real dogs and the people who love them are struggling to find kindness and understanding. In this episode we talk about supporting the human side of the leash, because through supporting people we empower them to make changes for their dogs. What challenges do sensitive dog guardians have to navigate? What is our role in this as dog professionals? It starts with listening to and understanding the humans who come to us for help. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu Do you have any questions or topics you would like to hear about? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]

Every year our organization hosts an in-person conference to share the knowledge, meet inspiring colleagues, and catch up with friends. This year's conference in Riga was a total blast! We are literally itching to tell everyone about this amazing experience and share our hightlights.  In this episode we share the learning points that have really stuck with us and how you can learn more with PDTE.  Have you attended the conference in Riga and want to let the good vibes linger? Or have you missed the conference this year and would like to catch up on what's been going on in Riga? This episode is for you! — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu Do you have any questions or topics you would like to hear about? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]

Summers are getting hotter and harder to cope with — and our dogs feel it just as much as we do. In this episode, we're sharing our own experience of living with dogs in a country with a hot climate, and everything we've learned along the way about keeping them safe and comfortable when temperatures spike. We talk about the best practices for surviving the heat with your dog, the warning signs that mean it's time to rush to the vet, and which activities to avoid altogether during a heat wave. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu Do you have any questions or topics you would like to hear about? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]

In a world where huskies live in Spain and chihuahuas in Canada, we need to be mindful of dogs' thermal regulation. The idea that "a dog is never cold" is a myth we would love to see disappear for good. In this episode, we break down which dogs need winter gear (more dogs than you think), how to choose a coat that keeps your dog truly warm, and when boots are worth it — plus we share our favorite coats and boots we've discovered over the years. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu Do you have any questions or topics you would like to hear about? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]

Despite our desire to recreate a more natural, nature-based life with our pet dogs, procedures such as nail trimming, dental care, and coat maintenance remain unavoidable. How can we teach a dog to calmly cope with necessary procedures? What is cooperative care? And what can attempts to perform grooming through force and pressure lead to? — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu Do you have any questions or topics you would like to hear about? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]

Separation anxiety is far more common than many dog owners realize — and it's often misunderstood. In this episode of Dog ways, we discuss what separation anxiety is and why it makes sense from an evolutionary perspective.  We talk about the signs people often misunderstand and share how to help dogs with separation anxiety. Finally, we discuss prevention and the bigger picture: why modern dogs spend so much time alone, and why that matters. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu

A big dog in a small flat — is this okay? Is it true that all dogs need to live in a big house with a garden? Or what are more important details that create approriate conditions for a dog? In this episode we discuss what kind of living environment creates the best life for a dog. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu

More and more people are choosing to share their lives with small dogs. As our routines become busier and urban living more common, this shift makes perfect sense. In this episode of Dog Ways, we explore the myths and misunderstandings surrounding small dogs. Are they really more aggressive than large dogs? Do they truly need less care and are they actually more "convenient"? We also take a closer look at mobility health in small dogs — an area that is often overlooked — and discuss how to support it properly throughout their lives. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu Do you have any questions or topics you would like to hear about? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]

When we talk about training big dogs, there's this stubborn idea that they need "a stronger hand" to behave. "Otherwise," people say, "they'll get dangerous." In this episode, we unpack where that belief comes from and talk about what life with large dogs is actually like: how to create safety without force, how big dogs are different from small dogs, what to expect day to day, and how to set up our homes so everyone — humans and dogs — feels comfortable. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu Do you have any questions or topics you would like to hear about? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]

We often talk about understanding dogs better — but what does that actually mean in practice?Dogs communicate through their body language A LOT, and we can learn to read it to make our life together more enjoyable. How? We explore in this episode. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or behaviour advice. If you are looking for an ethical dog professional to help you with any issues you may be facing with your own dog, or if you are a dog professional looking to learn more, visit pdte.eu Do you have any questions or topics you would like to hear about? Leave a comment or e-mail us at [email protected]