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  • Do dogs have mental depth?

    Do dogs have mental depth?

    Some non-dog people I’ve met have this idea that dogs are all the same, and basically just respond to the stimulus in front of them. Although this is obvious most people reading this, I find it fascinating and amusing to observe the strong pre-existing preferences both of my dogs have for certain things. Grace loved Read more

  • All about the eyes

    One reason I love (working) spaniels and can’t imagine having any other kind of dog is how expressive their eyes and face are. Based on what I’ve read recently, I think it’s due to more finely developed facial muscles (e.g. eyebrows) – which in itself could be because they are bred to be a close Read more

  • Every little helps

    Finally sitting down for more than a second! I have to admit I’ve been lazy and let my dogs become a little wild when it comes to balls, so today we practiced some patience. Grace’s views about this INSANE request to sit quietly before I throw a ball are pretty clear from her face 😂 Read more

  • Not all ball throwing is bad

    Some people are really against balls for dogs and I can totally see why. Some dogs, including mine, get obsessed, a little possessive, and running after a ball can also cause injuries – something we’ve also experienced. So why do I not ban them entirely? Because they are incredibly useful for me to keep my Read more

  • Strengthening the core muscles with Fitpaws Donut

    Since getting this Fitpaws Donut ball, we’ve been doing at least one meal a day on the ball. They absolutely love it, because it seems like free treats 😂 Yet at the same time they’re working out and strengthening their core. I wish I had done this earlier with Nell because she’s having some minor, Read more

  • PSMs in the Gundog Journal!

    The latest issue of Gundog Journal has a small piece on Polish Hunting Spaniels – the second to appear in an English speaking publication! Both dogs pictured are from the same kennel, z Krainy Bocianich Gniazd, where Grace is also from (and on the left is her sister, Libra).   Read more