The first days of an adopted dog in a new home

Avatar for Natalia MatusiakNatalia Matusiak
Taking a dog under your roof is always a bigger or smaller challenge. Adopting an adult dog we know little about is also a great unknown. You have to be patient. The first goal should be to get to know the dog and build a relationship based on mutual understanding and trust. Without knowing the dog's past, we do not know what he went through or what his life looked like so far, what he went through. One thing is sure: it was not rosy. The loss of a home, a family, a safe place, and staying in a shelter certainly left some marks. ... Read More

Handbag dogs or the drama of living toys

Avatar for Natalia MatusiakNatalia Matusiak
It's not true that small dogs are hysterical. They become this way because of how they are treated. They cannot be emotionally stable if their basic needs (social contacts, free exploration) are unsatisfied. In addition, people give them unannounced flights up for a multiple of their height, and on top of that, they routinely do not respect their boundaries, looking into their eyes, hugging, immobilising, kissing, etc. ... Read More