Silke's blog posts

Reduce your pet's environmental paw-print

Silke
Actions such as purchasing pet food, managing your pet's waste and choosing your pet all have an environmental impact. Here's how to reduce that impact.
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Reduce your pet's environmental paw-print

How to stop your dog from begging

Silke
As natural hunters, dogs can be pretty fixated on food. But the typical begging behaviour that some dogs display is primarily taught by humans. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to get rid of it if you are patient and diligent.
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How to stop your dog from begging

Introducing dog to baby - a practical guide

Silke
When introducing your dog to the baby, greet your dog first and then place them in a crate or another room before bringing the baby in.
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Introducing dog to baby - a practical guide

Puppy biting - how to stop it?

Silke
Train your puppy to stop biting you. 6 methods you can use to reduce puppy biting behaviours and encourage good behaviour.
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Puppy biting - how to stop it?

Puppy toilet training guide

Silke
Toilet training a puppy is about showing them appropriate places to eliminate. A puppy can hold their bladder one hour for every month of age.
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Puppy toilet training guide

How to stop your cat from eating too fast

Silke
Cat's shouldn't eat their food too quickly. Here's why, and how you can help your cat slow down their eating at dinnertime.
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How to stop your cat from eating too fast

Preparing your pet for your return to work

Silke
As lockdown restrictions slowly lift around Germany, it’s a matter of time before some of us will have to return to work. This can be confusing for a family dog or cat, and we owe it to our beloved pets to help them adjust smoothly.
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Preparing your pet for your return to work

Why pets are great for our mental health

Silke
Domestic pets can bring us a lot of laughter, joy and comfort, especially during difficult times. Here’s the science behind why pets make us happy, and why spending time with your pet can help you maintain good mental health.
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Why pets are great for our mental health

How to walk a dog during lockdown

Silke
Both you and your dog still need exercise during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, and are still allowed to do so as long as you follow the rules.
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How to walk a dog during lockdown

Can domestic pets spread coronavirus (Covid-19)?

Silke
The new coronavirus intervenes deeply in our daily lives. What does the virus actually mean for our pets? And what does this exceptional situation mean for bookings made on Pawshake?
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Can domestic pets spread coronavirus (Covid-19)?

How much does a dog sitter cost?

Silke
If you book a dog sitter that offers home boarding, you pay for each night your dog stays with the sitter and, at Pawshake, these rates can vary between individual dog sitters. But what do people spend on the average dog sitter? And what service can you expect for that price?
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How much does a dog sitter cost?

Pets and our love life

Silke
How far does the love for an animal go? When it comes to choosing a partner, it seems that dog and cat owners let their animal love play an important role. Various studies indicate this.
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Pets and our love life