Author: Ewa Hemmy
Dog Behavior Specialist
Ewa Hemmy is behaviorist and dog trainer who is also a writer on top of that. She has College Degree in Animal Behavior earned in Poland, where she comes from. She still consistently study, participate in online courses, webinars and reads through most recent research. Ewa has been writing articles for few years now and loves to educate dog owners on providing better care and understanding of their pet. She believes you can solve unwanted behavior, because your DOG is ABLE to be TRAINED! She can be contacted at ewa.hemmy@gmail.com or call at (785) 822 7409.Attacked by A Loose Dog
Going for a walk with the dog always can be associated with certain safety risks and even can become dangerous. One of them is the presence of a dog running towards us, without a leash, which the owner is not able to recall, or simply a dog running alone (maybe a stray or runaway). Many of you have certainly been faced with this situation, as you went out for a walk with your dog, wanting … Continue reading “Attacked by A Loose Dog”
Turn Down the Noise for Your Pets
Everybody knows a common fact: dogs hear better than humans do. But how many of you can actually say how ‘better’ it actually is? Dogs are able to hear nearly TWICE as well, they hear noises that reach more than 45,000 Hertz, while humans can only hear sounds up to about 23,000 Hertz [1] (Hertz is a measure of the frequency of a sound, and the higher the frequency, the higher-pitched the sound ). Dogs … Continue reading “Turn Down the Noise for Your Pets”
Nutrition vs. Behavior: Can a Dog’s Behavior be shattered by Poor Nutrition?
In 2017 canine obesity was officially classified as a disease [1]. Obesity affects many factors of your dog’s health, because of the excess body fat [2]. Overweight dogs have shortened lifespan, are in huge risk of developing joint and bones issues, back pains, diabetes, thyroid, heart issues, breathing problems and their quality of life is affected drastically. Obesity in pets (not only dogs) is a growing problem. According to research from Association for Pet Obesity … Continue reading “Nutrition vs. Behavior: Can a Dog’s Behavior be shattered by Poor Nutrition?”
7 Needs of A Dog
Dogs and their needs come as a package. You can not separate this unless you want to have stuffed animal. Bringing the dog to your home is followed by both pleasures and duties. Dogs are attached and dependent on us, some of their needs are not able to be fulfilled unless we help and allow them to do so. Responsibilities vary between different breed specification, but in general, we can divide them into 7 categories: … Continue reading “7 Needs of A Dog”
Better Communication – Uncovering Dog’s Body Language
Dog language may be tricky, as they can not write you a note or send you a text message explaining why are they behaving the way they are. Instead, they talk to us (and each other) via body language, facial expression, vocalizations, and scent signals. Understanding what your dog is trying to tell you could be life-saving in some situations. Most importantly your relationship with a dog is built upon communication. When your dog knows … Continue reading “Better Communication – Uncovering Dog’s Body Language”
