First of all, we have to think about what we want life to be like with our new companion: I imagine we want a happy but calm animal… at least when it is inside the house. We also want it to listen to us and do things for us…
Before you get home: • Find out as much as you can about the animal's history, it may be useful in the future. If you have the chance, ask the volunteers at the shelter about the animal's character. • Make sure you know…
First of all: because it is not ethical. Dogs have not chosen to share their lives with us, it was our decision: we have them locked up, living in cities, sometimes they cannot even run free. We choose what their life is like…
When Man Met Dog Konrad Lorenz, Tusquets Editores SA Essay written in 1950 by one of the fathers of ethology. A very entertaining personal view, based on the author's experience with his own animals.
Asking for help when we see that our efforts are not enough to properly educate our pet, or to solve a behavioral problem, can sometimes be complicated. If it is already difficult to accept that we have a problem and…
