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Make dog treats yourself: safe ingredients, a clear list of what to avoid and a simple four-step base recipe, plus storage tips.

Removing dog hair made easy: the best tools and home-remedy tricks for sofa, carpet, car and clothing, plus how to reduce shedding in the first place.

Puzzle toys challenge a dog’s mind and tire it out in a good way. What matters when choosing difficulty, and how to build your own cheaply.

How much sleep does a dog need? Adult dogs rest 18 to 20 hours a day, puppies and seniors more. Why that is normal and how to support good sleep.

Keep your dog busy indoors on rainy days: snuffle games, nose work, an indoor course and brain tasks. With ideas, tips and the right helpers.

Teach your dog to relax: with conditioned calm and gentle massage you help your dog reduce stress and settle more easily.

Neutralise dog smell with baking soda, vinegar and airing instead of masking it, and wash the dog bed properly without irritants. For a fresh home with a dog.

Which meat is suitable for raw feeding? Muscle meat, organ meat, tripe and bones at a glance, plus what is off-limits raw (pork, Aujeszky) and where beginners should start.

Where do I get BARF meat without a fixed supplier? Butcher, slaughterhouse, farm shop, hunters and online compared, with saving tips and the key safety and legal notes.

How to remove a tick correctly, protect your dog and recognise tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and babesiosis, plus when to see the vet.