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8. 6. 2020

5 Ways to Make a Cat Exercise

Cat obesity is a serious health problem. Besides a well-balanced diet, exercise is a great way to fight it. However, making a cat do that might not be as easy as it is with a dog.

1. 6. 2020

What Life with Wolves Looks Like – From the Perspective of Jiří Andrle

Wolves are very different from dogs in many aspects. Apart from their more or less different appearance, they did not experience long domestication and breeding. Jiří, a longtime breeder and owner of wolves, will answer our questions about how he...

28. 5. 2020

Options for Protecting Your Pets from Ticks

The tick season is here and if you haven’t done so far, it’s about the time to start protecting your pet. What options do we have, what are the differences between the individual possibilities and what do I see as their advantages and disadvantages?

20. 5. 2020

Mondioring or Dog Circuit Training

Mondioring, even though it can seem easy for those who don’t know it, is undoubtedly one of the most difficult cynological sports. A dog has to be able to work focused for up to 45 minutes, be perfectly controllable and and handle everything in an...

15. 5. 2020

Portraits of Popular Breeds at Home and Abroad: Tibetan Mastiff

These majestic dogs with a long history seem intimidating at first glance. However, with proper socialization and upbringing, they are pleasant and loyal companions. They are very intelligent and independent. Breeders Antonín Kadlec and Lenka...

12. 5. 2020

Dog trainer Petr Zoubek Gives Advice on How to Use Electronic Collars When Training Dogs

An electronic collar can be very helpful for training and keeping your dog safe. However, we need to know how to set it up and use it correctly. Thanks to that, no shocks might be even needed. I asked Petr Zoubek, a hunting dog trainer, about the...

7. 5. 2020

Even Dogs Can Be Allergic to Pollen

This time of the year is connected, besides enjoying sun and awakening nature, with annoying allergic reactions for many. However, has it ever occurred to you that your dog companion could be allergic to pollen as well? How can you recognize it and...

1. 5. 2020

How to Start with Agility – Tips from Juraj Ruža, a Trainer

Have you been thinking about starting with agility and you have nothing but questions in your mind and can’t make the final decision? Is this sport for my doggie? And is it even for me? How and when should we start? I asked Juraj Ruža, an agility...

27. 4. 2020

Portraits of Popular Breeds at Home and Abroad: Thai Cat

Cats of this breed are very intelligent, communicative and mainly sociable. They create a really strong bond with people. Besides their nice nature, they are also attractive thanks to their exotic and noble appearance.

23. 4. 2020

How to Take Care of Your Dog after a Walk During the Pandemic

During this time, we pay attention to stricter sanitary measures. As we come home, we took off our clothes and shoes and wash our hands. If a dog comes with us, we shouldn’t forget about it as well. It may happen the dog brings the virus to our home....

20. 4. 2020

What Raising Kittens Involves – Insights from Helena Rückerová, a Breeder

Spring is here and kittens are born. It might be something new for many of us. Let’s have a look at this topic with a Siberian cat breeder, Helena Rückerová. We will learn what kittens need in their first moments after they are born and how we can...

17. 4. 2020

How to Celebrate Easter with a Cat

It’s clear that Easter this year won’t be the same as we are used to and we have to give up on some traditions. We will be at home with our loved ones, so why not to engage our cat companions?