Ask Anniek contains a collection of the most frequently asked questions about the owner and his/her dog. Every question is answered in a clear manner and supplemented with exercises that you can do with your dog at home. The former sales manager Anniek Winters decided to follow a training as a dog t

During the hectic time of the holidays, everyone can get a little stressed. This does not only apply to us, but also our dog can experience anxiety and stress due to noise. During this period, there are many noise triggers such as the doorbell, noisy family gatherings, children playing with loud toy

Now that the new year has started, we are fully engaged with good intentions. But you dont have to make these just for yourself, its also the perfect time to think about how you can become an even better pet owner. Here are a few suggestions that can make you healthier and happier. 1. Take more lon

If you have just acquired a new puppy, now is the time to teach the dog obedience. Dogs do not know at birth what sit, come and stay mean. We have to teach them that. Helping your puppy learn what those commands mean is an important step in your relationship with the new family member. Puppy trainin

Children get more satisfaction from the relationship with their pets than they do with their siblings, according to a recently published study. Children also get along better with their animal companions than with siblings. The research adds to mounting evidence that pets have a profound impact on c

Dogs also have different tastes of music. New research from a charity animal welfare organization and a university has found that reggae music is a firm favorite in the dog world. The research clearly shows that music has an effect on a dogs behavior. It was clear that physiological and behavioral c

Human empathy can even extend to dogs:Empathetic people interpret dogs facial expressions more intensely. A new study examined how empathy and other psychological factors influence peoples evaluations of facial images of dogs and people. The results show for the first time that human empathy, or the

In total, 18% of Dutch households have a dog. This brings the number of dogs in our country to 1.5 million. More than half of all dogs (54%) in the Netherlands live in a one-person (22%) or two-person household (32%). The age of people with a dog is relatively high:80 percent of dog owners are older

Animal Day is just around the corner and that means its time for all owners of the Netherlands to put their dog, cat or other pet in the spotlight. We therefore list 10 gifts for our loyal companions here. 5 x for the dogs Trixie Dogtoy Dog Activity Strategy Game Gambling Tower 19.99 Lex &Max Dog

60% of Dutch people with a pet spoil their dog or cat on October 4 with a nice gift. 28% of owners give their pet extra attention and only 12% do nothing at all on Animal Day. This is apparent from research by online platform Max&Luna. Dog owners seem to be a little more generous than cat owners; 68

International National Geographic star Cesar Millan returns to Europe with his “Once Upon A Dog Tour”. On Friday 24 February 2017, the Dog Whisperer will be in the Heineken Music Hall Amsterdam. Tickets are now available at www.ticketmaster.nl. After two decades of rehabilitating dogs and transform

The colder days have begun. Not only do we have to keep warm, our dogs can also suffer from the transition from warm to cold weather. So its time to look for nice dog coats that are both comfortable and stylish. We list six copies here. 39.95 57.79 29.95 58.95 49.95 24.95 45.62

An international study has found that dog walkers are physically active on several days of the week and that walking the dog can help people feel safer around them. More than 1,000 dog owners were surveyed in the study. The study found that people who walk their dogs have at least 30 minutes of phys

If you get a dog, your life will change. Maybe you have no idea how, so here are 10 ways that a dog will make you a happier, healthier person and, above all, a better dog mom. 1. You will begin to plan your life around your dog. 2. You become a morning person. 3. You finally understand why your

For some, Instagram is the place to showcase good food, vacations, and their social lives. But actually Instagram is just an ideal place to see the cutest dogs. Its the perfect platform to view daily updates of a dogs day and follow him in their journey from puppy to adult dog. We see an endless sup

Dogs are constantly left out of the store while their owners run errands. Some dogs like it, others dont. But most people dont realize that the dog can be stolen, eat something wrong or run away. In New York there is finally an alternative, with a dog house called the Dog Parker. Dog Parkers are

Life is better with dogs. Not just because theyre cute, but because they make people better. Nearly all dog parents (93%) in the United States say their dog has made them a better person in at least one way, according to a new study. The study found that dogs predominantly have a positive effect on

It is now really summer, and although we are all enjoying the warm weather, it is less pleasant for the dogs. It is more difficult for them to lose their heat than we humans, and overheating is therefore a threat. So it is important to keep him or her cool during these days. Heres 6 handy things tha

The majority of pet owners characterize their pets as family members, and those who do are willing to spend more money on them, both for health and wellness and to pamper them. 79% of dog owners and 77% of cat owners consider their dogs or cats part of the family. This is especially true when it com

Our dogs are very intuitive, so when you are pregnant, the dog already senses that something is wrong. But that doesnt mean he or she understands whats going on. Pets often struggle with the arrival of a new addition to the family, so if youre expecting a baby in a few months, its important that you