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09/09/2021

unser geliebter Chico❤️ und seine DEE.DEN-Schnüffelmatte😍

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08/09/2021

❤️❤️❤️ Meine lieben Hunde und unsere gemeinsame Schnüffelmatte DEE.DEN ❤️❤️❤️

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07/09/2021

heute sind wir beschäftigt 😍🐶

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06/09/2021

Unser nächster zufriedener Kunde ;) ❤️😍

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05/05/2021

My dog wants to say hello to everyone! 🤦

▶ ️ With young dogs, it is very important to implement certain rules from the very beginning. Tiny, fluffy balls of fur are tempting for practically every passer-by who cannot pass by without paying attention to the dog. 💕
▶ ️The problem is that little puppies, in a rush of emotions, poorly control their behavior - this is partly due to their immaturity, and partly from the fact that they have little experience and everything is interesting.
Therefore, the first very important thing is to learn to manage your dog's environment.

There is nothing wrong with asking someone not to touch the dog! You are the Guardian and your dog's voice. It is largely up to you what the rest of your lives will look like. You should have a great relationship and there is really no need for a dog to love EVERYONE.
➡️ In conclusion: learn to be assertive and set boundaries.

Another thing is to teach your pooch to control his emotions. Start at home with simple exercises such as waiting for food, waiting for a toy, waiting in front of the door, waiting for cuddles.

Take these sessions outdoors 🏞️ Go to the park where you have plenty of space and practice recalling away from distractions. Reward contact with you, not the universe. 🌎

If your dog loses touch with reality, squirms, squeaks, jerks on leash, chokes on a leash - then you CANNOT let the dog go over. At best, you'll reinforce this idea that he can pull if he wants to, and at worst, you've just ignored your dog's message that he is very nervous ...

▶ ️Unfortunately, it is often the case that what we see - tearing out, squeaking, jumping, sitting, staring, barking - is interpreted as wanting to approach a dog or a person and say hello. Sometimes it is like that, but unfortunately very often it is completely different - but more on that soon :)

Is your pooch the life and soul of the party?

18/04/2021

Sunday adventures 👶🐾

Have a great day everyone!

06/04/2021

❤️New Product Launch - Meet the DEE.DEN Snuffle Mat!❤️

👉Available in Europe for now.
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✅It's a mat, which imitates a burrow to stimulate hunting instincts - without the need to go outside!

✅The design of the mat makes the activity extra relaxing for your dog as it shuts out the rest of the world helping to focus even the most distracted dogs.

✅It also challanges mentally and helps to remove aggressive behaviors by tiring the mind. It will make your dog more confident and will help to relieve stress.

✅Three levels of difficulty are a challenge even for dogs who get bored very fast. You can start by sprinkling the treats on the bottom, then into the corners. For advances sniffers use the walls, so that your dog breaks the habit of only sniffing from the ground. It can't be boring.

✅This mat is perfect for those of you, who like tidiness! The treats do not fall out of this mat due to the high sides. You will no longer have to clean the floor after every use!

✅We love all dogs and it doesn't matter if your dog is small or big. The mat is suitable even those with short muzzles or droolers.

Do you like it? :)❤️🐶

01/04/2021

❤️😍 child's love! ❤️😍

30/03/2021

Precision is not our strongest trait, but I recommend silly tricks to improve your mood 😎

If anyone ever tells you that there's no point teaching your dog "useless" tricks, don't listen to this nonsense! 🙃

Every trick is worth learning! Dogs should learn new things through all their lives to help slow the aging of their brains and take advantage of their cognitive functions. 🧠

In addition, the interweaving of training with tricks that we do not care about significantly increases the "lightness" of training - it calms our nerves when the dog does not do what we care about 😉

Additionally, dogs sense the positive emotions associated with teaching show-off tricks, which makes them more fun 🤗

What's more, during various tricks such as roll, paw, turn, peek-a-boo - dogs use their body in a way that they do not normally use, so they engage other parts of their muscles 💪

So are such tricks "useless"? Absolutely not ❗

What tricks can your dog do?

26/03/2021

How to get your dog used to car rides? 🚗

Some dogs are afraid of riding in a car. There can be many reasons, for example:
▶ ️Motion sickness
▶ ️Lack of proper acquaintance with the car
▶ ️ Negative Experiences

For the first option, talk to your veterinarian who will advise you on which medications you can give your dog and in what dose to minimize the feeling of nausea. 🤢

If, on the other hand, the fear is due to other reasons, you should go back to the beginning and build positive associations with cars. 🚙

How to prepare your dog for a car ride❔

1️⃣ Start by encouraging your dog to approach the car - not forcing him! Instead of pulling the leash, crouch next to the car (or a little away from it) and encourage your dog to approach with kind words and treats.

2️⃣When your dog begins to easily approach the car, try to encourage him to come inside. Open all doors to prevent your dog from feeling trapped.

3️⃣As the dog enters the car, do not make any sudden movements, let him tame at his own pace. Give delicious treats, let him go out whenever he wants. Better not to extend the time of staying in the car right away!

4️⃣Once the dog is able to sit in the car for an extended period of time, close all doors except the one for which he is to enter and encourage the dog to come in. Only when the dog sits quietly, start closing the last door.

5️⃣When your dog no longer shows signs of stress while sitting in a closed car, start the engine. If there is a reaction from your dog, spend some time desensitizing to the sound.

6️⃣Once your dog can ignore the running engine, start moving. It is important to have a helper who can focus on the dog, pet it, speak in a calm tone, and give it food. The first trips should be short! Only when your dog is relaxed, think about longer trips, but only to pleasant places. 🏞️

Getting your dog used to riding in a car when he is afraid of it is quite complex and can take a long time. Therefore, if you are planning to go on vacation with your dog, it is worth starting work on desensitizing today 🙃

Does your dog like riding in a car?

08/03/2021

My dog has separation anxiety! 😱

I am often contacted by owners of dogs that demolish the house when left there by themselves. 💥 Sounds familiar?

Anyone who has access to the Internet will probably often have a diagnosis right away: separaic anxiety. Now what❔

✅ First: the fact that the dog destroys things in our absence does not mean that it has separation anxiety. There can be many reasons for this behavior!

▶ ️ Very often the reason for this behavior is that the dog is simply bored out of his mind! Does your dog actually have the opportunity to discharge its energy during the activities you provide.

👉 Walk around the block three times a day? Throwing toys when your dog brings it under your feet? Saying "wait" as a training session when you give the dog food? It may not be enough. 😉

Ok, well my dog has a lot of activities. What's next?

✅ Think whether you are trying to make up for your absence too much when you return home. Does the dog follow you step by step, do you pet it when he looks at you, or do you throw the toy as soon as he brings it?

👉 If so, stop! It is much better to spend time constructively with your dog than to be available to him all the time. Set aside time for interaction and time for isolation. Then we have a smaller leap between when you are and when you are not home.

Okay, that's still not it. Help!

✅ Perhaps the reason is EXCESSIVE activity? When you want to tire your dog, do you throw the ball at him for two hours before you go out? Do you take him to a park where there is a lot going on, where he runs with other dogs and chases cats? Perhaps he comes home with such emotions, and demolition is a way to release these emotions - chewing calms dogs down after all!

If I still didn't get it ... I invite you to the next post soon - I'll keep guessing 😊

21/02/2021

No dog is perfect❗

Each dog is different and unique in its own way. There are no worse or better dogs. They are just different. 🐩🐕🦮🐕‍🦺

✅ There are dogs more or less amenable to training. Is it breed dependent? Certainly, to some extent, due to genetic and physical factors. However, we should also analyse the influence of personality factors and character traits.

▶ ️ Like humans, dogs have different levels of intelligence which will affect the effectiveness of training. Some will need more time, rigor and consistency, more repetitions under different conditions. Others will make outstanding progress in no time and will need more and more mental stimulation.

💥 A given teaching technique will not be effective for all dogs.

Do you think you have a stupid dog? Truth be told, he may be less intelligent than other dogs.
▶ ️ Does this mean you are doomed? Of course not! However, you may need to lower your expectations.

✅ The difficulty level must be adjusted individually for each dog. Not every level of physical or mental capability will be achievable for every individual.

💪 It is up to you, your dog's guide, to unleash his potential. Can you do it? 😉

17/02/2021

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13/02/2021

Puppy classes - are they essential for a happy dog❓

✅In many cases - yes! It's a first step to a well behaved, well socialised dog.

However, keep in mind that it isn't just about training. Upbringing a dog is a life long commitment and puppy classes are just a beginning💥

Can you have a balanced dog without such classes❓

Well, of course! If you can get him proper socialisation, training and play then you can do it by yourself 😉 However if you are a first time dog owner it's best to have some assistance to make sure you avoid making mistakes ☺️

Did you go to puppy classes with your dog ❓

08/02/2021

Cold weather and snow do not stop 🥶

Which, as you can see, my dogs don't mind!

Nutrition during this demanding period for the body is an important issue. Have you thought about it? 😏

Well, interestingly, for most dogs, there's no need to change their diet! Why ❔

🔸While walks can be more demanding, they are usually shorter too. If we start giving the dog more food, it will just get fat. Unless, in fact, the walks are still intense and we see that our dog is starting to lose weight. Then we should increase the feeding dose.

🔸 In the case of small dogs without undercoat, older dogs and those whose walks are kept to a minimum, the daily amount of food should be reduced. We don't do it only when we compensate for the lack of walks with intensive and regular games at home.

🔸 Other recommendations apply to dogs that live outside. They should get high-quality food, rich in healthy fats and preferably warm. Their bodies are exposed to frost most of the day, so they will need more energy to keep warm.

Should we give indoor dogs warm food? Or maybe cooked? 🤔
👉 ️I personally do not recommend it, unless there are indications, e.g. medical. However, serving hot meals is not needed for weather reasons.

How do you deal with the temperature❓

01/02/2021

Lets go for a walk❗

The walk is important in many contexts:
✅ it provides the right kind of physical activity that is best suited to most dogs. Most breeds of dogs are not used to the activities we offer them on daily basis, such as fetch. Quick chase after a ball with no warm up or cool down could lead to serious injuries. Walking, on the other hand, is what most dogs were programmed to do and they should adjust their stance to their needs unprompted.
✅ it also provides the right kind of stimulation for the brain. The dogs see the world mostly through their noses and the varieties of smells that constantly change as the dog walks mean they are getting vital information which the brain has to make sense of. Therefore, a walk in an appriopriate environment is a tiring yet highly satisfying activity.
✅ it addresses the socialisation factor, as the dog gets used to new things, noises, people and animals. Thanks to this they learn to function in the world that their owner has brought them into. The more the dog experiances during puppyhood, the better the resiliance at later stages.
✅ it helps for the dog to bond with their human as they travel together and experience the world.
✅ it gives the dog an opportunity to meet other representatives of the same species which for many dogs is an important social aspect.

How often do you walk your dog❓🐶

28/01/2021

Dogs are amazing❗

✅They can adapt to being beach babes in the summer to snow lovers in winter. Although every pet has preferences, and not every one has the coat to deal with this kind of temperature spread, a lot of them make the most of what they're given.

Does your dog prefer summer or winter❓ Or both❓

21/01/2021

lay with the dog outdoors only❗
Yes or no?

I often hear the opinion that playing with dogs should only take place outside, because the house is a place of relaxation and rest.🛌

I somewhat agree - with proper activity during walks, dogs can actually sleep most of the day.😴

In some situations, however, it is not even possible to tire a dog out during the walk - do you have to give up playing at home?😱

Personally, I don't think so, although it depends on the dog. I don't like extremes! I often play with my dogs at home, but I stick to certain rules:

1️⃣ Don't make your dog run on slippery surfaces. A slipping dog is no fun, and a bad surface can severely strain his joints.
2️⃣ Avoid over-stimulation. If your dog is overly excited to see the ball, I advise you not to use it indoors - or even outside, until he has learned to control his excitement.
3️⃣ Don't leave your dog in high emotions. After more vigorous play, help the dog calm down - with a olfactory play or a natural teether.
4️⃣ Don't let your dog force play.
5️⃣ The game should have its beginning and end - e.g. on command.

Do you play with your dog at home?

07/01/2021

🐾The role of sniffing in a dog's life

Dogs have a very developed sense of smell - every dog owner knows this. However, have you ever wondered what role sniffing plays in a dog's life? There are several of them!

✅ Informative - the dog collects information from the environment;
✅ Communicative - the sniff signal means that the dog wants to avoid a conflict; e.g. slowly approaching the other dog and sniffing the ground while doing so is a very polite message!
✅ Restoring emotional balance - when the dog is stressed out or excited, this can help to relieve the negative emotions.

🐾Sniffing is a very essential need of every dog! That is why we should regularly let the dog (relatively) unlimitedly explore the area e.g. on a long rope, especially in places interesting for the dog, not just around the block 😉

Additionally, it is worth taking care of olfactory mental stimulation in the form of looking for food or toys. We can start such games with a simple hiding of treats around our house, and end with professional tracking or nosework in the field.

How do you satisfy your dog's need for sniffing❓

30/12/2020

New Year's Eve is just around the corner ... how to survive it❓🎉

First of all, lets think about why are dogs afraid of fireworks?

➡ We really should go back hundreds of years ago, when wild dogs were struggling to survive. The reaction to loud noises guaranteed their survival - dogs that underestimated, for example, the sound of bangs announcing a tornado, did not seek shelter and died. The more cautious ones survived, and they had a chance of passing these genes on.
➡ General fearfulness can be genetic - fearful mothers can give birth to fearful puppies.
➡ Dogs have much better hearing than we do. Additionally, there is the visual aspect - beautiful for us, scary and incomprehensible for the dog.
➡ Lack of proper socialization during puppyhood also has a significant impact on dealing with strange sounds later.
➡ Very often we, unknowingly, strengthen our dogs' fears!

New Year's Eve is tomorrow - how can we help our dog?

It is true that the work on permanently changing the dog's associations with fireworks should start much earlier (1-2 months before New Year's Eve). It's too late for that, but let's try to focus on what we can do now:
✅ Before the displays start, take your dog for a long walk, play with him, practice obedience, and exercise focusing attention and do some calming exercises. However, remember not to let the dog off the leash and set the addressee with the current phone number. It's important to tire your dog out physically and mentally, but do so safely - accidental fireworks can go off even during the day and your dog can get spooked. If you are concerned that your dog might slip off the leash, put on a harness. The last walk should take place no later than 8 pm, and the next one only when life returns to normal.
✅ Prepare a safe place for your dog - something that resembles a kennel, in the dog's favorite spot or in the most isolated room. Close the windows and close the curtains - some dogs are also afraid of the visual effect. You can additionally turn on the music to dampen the sound of firecrackers a little.
✅ Don't leave your dog home alone! Even if he has endured New Year's Eve fine so far, it does not mean that he will be like that this time. The living conditions may have changed, or maybe the neighbor will shoot from the balcony right under your apartment and the sound will be louder. You must be there to support him.
✅ If your dog needs it, don't be afraid to pet him. However, it is important to do it calmly, without being overly excited or overly explaining to the dog that everything will be fine.
✅ Avoid stimulating games such as ball chasing or jerking games. It's better to go into mental games, sniffing, getting food out of the Kong or chewing on natural chews.
✅ If your dog doesn’t handle fireworks well, don't be afraid to use pharmaceuticals. Tomorrow is the last day to go to the vet and buy a sedative. Avoid medications that contain acepromazine - it works on the locomotor system, but does not calm the dog down. The dog is still in stress - and he can't even tell you!

And remember - your emotions affect your dog's emotions! 🐶

How do your dogs handle New Year's Eve? 🐕🐩

29/12/2020

Does your dog bark at people outside? 🙆

Most people wrongly interpret such behavior as offensive, when in fact a lot of the time it's a way of saying "I'm scared, back off!". 😱

If you want to help your dog overcome his fears, try:
☑️ increasing the distance between your dog and the person walking past;
☑️ crouching down next to your dog to give him the social support he needs;
☑️ throwing some treats on the ground so that your dog has an activity to do instead of barking.

Of course, if the reaction is severe, contact a professional for help! 📞

Does your dog have a barking issue❓🐾

21/12/2020

What are the best ways to discipline your dog❓🐶

✅Ignoring the behavior - for example if your dog is barking at you for attention, don't give him ANY until he stops,
✅Removing him from the situation - if he's running around biting feet when children are playing in the garden, he'll be missing the fun if locked away. Note: the isolation doesn't need to be long!
✅Removing the reward - if your dog likes to jump up on you when you come home - go back outside until he calms down - your body and attention are the rewards he's getting for jumping up!
✅Isolation - if your dog is biting you hard - take your hands away, if he jumps up - leave the room.

👉 As you can see, the technique may vary depending on what the reward is for the dog in the given context! It's always good practice to give the dog an alternative behvior to let him know what beharior is required of him in a given situation❗

14/12/2020

Can it be too soon to teach dogs desired behaviors? 💁

👉 Of course not! The "training" of a dog should be approached more like upbringing, because living with dogs it's exactly what we do!

🔺Regulations and principles should be implemented from the first days of living together. Let's think what you will be able to tolerate when the dog gains some weight and let's start enforcing it right away - it will make your life much easier later.

🔺 Think about which behaviors you want to strengthen and which we want to suppress, and how we will do it - let each family member stick to this plan!

🔺If you notice that something is starting to happen - e.g. the dog reacts badly to putting on the harness - introduce training sessions to solve the problem! When you HAVE to go for a walk, there is no time to calmly show the dog that the harness is okay - but between walks it is worth practicing and, for example, leaving the harness on for the next walk.

🔺 If you don't like something - don't fool yourself that the dog will outgrow it. You must act immediately, before the given behavior becomes permanent!

🔺 Invest in long-term, permanent changes to your habits and don't expect immediate solutions - there are hardly any of them 🤭 Teaching your dog is a process that cannot be drummed over the weekend 😉

10/12/2020

Help! My dog eats trash❗ 😱
First of all, we should eliminate health factors, i.e. carefully examine the dog to make sure that it is okay, is not in arrears, that it has a properly balanced diet, etc.

What else?
✅ Teach your dog the command "leave it". But it's got to be really solid. Let me tell you that it doesn't take one day 😉.
✅ Be attractive to your dog on walks. Practice focusing attention on yourself, reward generously for it.
✅ If you have such an opportunity - choose less cluttered routes until you reach some sort of an agreement with your dog.
✅ Make eating at home an attractive challenge for your dog. Dogs often eat garbage not because it is somehow super tasty, but because they had to work hard to get it, and they have great satisfaction in achieving it. Coping this at home can reduce your dog's motivation and the need to do it outdoors.
✅ Introduce olfactory games into your dog's life to keep him entertained.
✅ In extreme cases, when the dog swallows things potentially endangering health - it is worth considering using a PROPERLY SELECTED muzzle.

Are you familiar with this problem? 😉

06/12/2020

Does your dog rush through the door❓ 😱

Generally, it doesn't really matter who comes out first - you or the dog! However, it's just good manners to not have your dog run, pushing everyone out the way, whenever you open the door 🏃‍♂️

✅ Practice sit-stays before you open the door,
✅ If your dog gets up, close the door!
✅ If he sits back down - try again 😉

Soon your dog should realise that he'll get out faster if he waits patiently!

Does your dog do this❓

01/12/2020

Should my dog wear a harness❓

📍 Harnesses are a good idea for dogs that:
✅ pull on the leash,
✅ have various heart conditions or breathing problems,
✅ have a wide neck and wearing a collar could mean they'll get away,
✅ don't have an issue with things being put on / taken off.

Does your dog have a collar or a harness❓

27/11/2020

Dog coats - yay or nay❓

✅Pet coats are not only a fashion thing - some dogs HAVE to have a coat when the weather gets 'ruff'.

✅Some dogs' undercoats just aren't enough to keep them warm. If you've noticed that your dog shivers outside or is reluctant to even go for a walk - a nice coat could save you both trouble!

Does your pooch wear jackets❓🐶

23/11/2020

I can see some New subscribers here so I thought I’d introduce myself again – hello and welcome! 🥰

I am Anna, I love dogs and I am passionate about my job!
✅I am a certified zoopsychologist and dog trainer.
✅My adventure with dogs, of course, started as a kid, and as of 2015 I began to gain experience as a volunteer at a shelter for homeless animals.
✅I am still hungry for more, which is why I am constantly learning about various dog topics – as shown by numerous certificates.
✅ In my work, I use only ethical and safe methods of therapy tailored individually to the capabilities of each client and his dog. I want their relationship to be built on mutual trust, respect and understanding.

👉 Additionally, I love to share my knowledge because I believe that in this way I will contribute to a better life for animals - that's why this profile was created 🙂
If you consider any of your dog's behaviors to be problematic and would like to change them, you need help in training your dog or you need advice on choosing the right companion - feel free to contact me 🙂

I would also like to invite you to follow my posts - I try to keep adding interesting facts about the life of dogs regularly!

15/11/2020

📢📢📢 Don't give up the treats! 📢📢📢

👉 Many people resist using food as a reward in training their dog. Why?
🔸Because you have to always have it with you.
🔸Because the dog should want to obey the command without encouragement
🔸Because it's bribery.
🔸 etc. e.t.c.

Remember, however, that dogs are not stupid, so they will do what is more profitable, not what we want. 🤭

What does it mean? 🤔
It means that it is worth having a tasty bit with you always, but also especially at the beginning of your life with your dog! It is good to reward any desired behavior and ignore any undesirable behavior (within reason).

❗ It also means that kibble will not always be the more profitable option, so you have to train anyway - just giving a treat for a performed recall without distractions once a week will not cause the dog to come back to us always when there are distractions.

It is worth differentiating rewards. Sometimes to give a treat, sometimes a toy, sometimes to run with the dog, sometimes to let the dog say hello to a guest ... 🦴🥎🍪🕺

And let's not put pressure on ourselves to quickly get rid of the rewards. It's like in life - getting a flower from your husband is always nice;) 🌹

We benefit from each job. Volunteering - at our own request;) - makes us feel better about ourselves. But how long would we be doing our job if our boss stopped paying us? Or he didn't give a raise once in a while? 😉

What form of reward does your dog like best?

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WHO IS #LIXDEE?

Our mission is to improve our dogs' lives by sharing what we know and learning from one another.

We exchange knowledge and experience about all dog-related topics. It can cover anything! Starting off with the way they communicate, normal and abnormal behaviors, their needs and how to fulfill them, and finishing in brainstorming ideas about how to play with our pets, how to make brain puzzles from scratch and sharing clips and photos of our best friends.

LIXDEE is dedicated to helping any and every person to understand that all dogs are fantastic and intelligent creatures, who require proper brain stimulation and the right approach in everyday life - thanks to which living together with your pet will be pure pleasure.

We as a LIXDEE family focus on people who would like to improve the quality of their and their pets' lives, but don't know how to do so. All dog lovers, specialists and those who have only recently started to share their home with a pet are welcome to join our family, to ask for and share advice!