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Breeds, behaviour and what science actually says.

Practical articles for dog owners in the Netherlands, with the studies behind them.

Illustration: a trainer and a dog sitting together in a misty Dutch polder at sunrise
Science · 6 min read

Does training method matter? What four studies say

Rewards or corrections? Researchers have been testing this for twenty years. The answer is clearer than most people think.
Two long-haired Dachshunds in hot dog costumes, calm on a leash
Breeds · 7 min read

Golden, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Dachshund: four breeds in a Dutch apartment

Steep stairs, small homes, busy streets. What each of these popular breeds needs to thrive in a Dutch city.
Illustration: a Golden Retriever walking calmly beside its owner along an Amsterdam canal
Behaviour · 5 min read

Leash reactivity: why your dog explodes on the canal path

Barking, lunging, spinning at the end of the leash. What is really going on, and the first steps that help.