by Sasha Riess | 05.08.26. | Behaviour
Many owners and animal lovers frequently ask questions about the specific characteristics of different types of dogs. They ask what I think about Maltese dogs, Shih Tzus, Bulldogs, Rottweilers, and many others. However, the most important lesson we must learn remains this: a dog is first and foremost a dog.
Everything else comes second. Every breed carries its own biological and physical characteristics, but the essence of every living being remains the same.
Why Every Breed Shares the Same Unique View of the World
When I think about the dogs I love and admire, I rarely think about breeds at all. Consequently, for me, there is no essential difference between a Maltese and any other dog. What matters most to us as owners is our desire to create a relationship that feels unique, personal, and meaningful.
Every dog possesses its own authentic way of perceiving the world around it. Therefore, that perspective does not depend on whether the dog represents a powerful Rottweiler, a stubborn Bulldog, or a gentle Maltese. Nor does it depend on the dog’s age. Each dog experiences life through its own individuality.
Understanding Matters More Than Labels
Instead of focusing on the limitations or challenges we believe a particular breed may bring when choosing and raising a dog, we should focus on education and a deeper understanding of canine psychology. That is precisely why exploring educational resources can prove so valuable. On our platforms, you will find a large collection of educational videos covering grooming, behavior, communication, wellbeing, and holistic approaches to working with dogs.
Simultaneously, every week, we publish new content designed to help owners better understand their companions. Often, the answers we seek are already available. All that we require is a willingness to learn and explore.
BUILD A RELATIONSHIP BASED ON UNDERSTANDING, NOT STEREOTYPES.
Build a Relationship Based on Understanding, Not Stereotypes
The moment we stop viewing dogs through the lens of breed stereotypes, we open the door to a more genuine connection. Every breed can develop healthy habits, emotional stability, and balanced behavior when approached with love, patience, consistency, and clear boundaries.
Whether your dog is large or small, purebred or mixed breed, the foundational principles remain the same. Always treat the individual in front of you, not the label attached to it. Ultimately, when understanding becomes stronger than assumption, relationships begin to flourish. And that is where true communication with a dog begins.
To discover more about how emotional alignment, balanced lifestyle, and authentic energy restore internal balance, read our canine communication and behavior guidelines.
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by Sasha Riess | 04.08.26. | Behaviour
The loss of a companion animal represents probably one of the most painful experiences a person can ever go through. We often witness situations in which dogs suffer for months while their bodies slowly deteriorate. Simultaneously, owners fall apart emotionally, stating that they are dying alongside their companion and cannot endure the pain any longer.
What many people do not realize in those heavy moments is that dogs deeply feel our emotional state. Consequently, they often remain trapped in their suffering simply because they sense our fear and our inability to continue living without them. Only when they feel that we remain capable of surviving do they finally receive the freedom to leave in peace.
The Words That Bring Peace and Release
When this painful moment arrives, there are specific words regarding what to say when a dog is dying—not necessarily out loud, but deeply from the heart. Look directly at your dog and say:
“My dear friend, I can continue my journey even without you. If your time has come, please go in love. We will meet again when my time arrives. I, too, cannot escape death. It is coming for all of us, and with every day I move closer to it. But my time in this world is not over yet.”
Therefore, offering this conscious permission may constitute the greatest act of love you can offer.
The Strength of an Honest Goodbye
Very often, owners who find the strength to do this sincerely, from the deepest part of their soul, experience extraordinary moments. However, once they release the dog from the burden of carrying their emotional pain, the animal sometimes finds one final, unexpected strength.
Once we release the dog from the burden of our pain, they receive the freedom to transition in peace.
The dog may come close one last time, gently touch each family member with its nose as much as its weakening body allows, say goodbye in its own unique way, lie down, and peacefully fall asleep. Ultimately, the passing of a companion animal does not always have to be filled with agony. It can become a conscious and dignified transition, filled with gratitude, love, and the quiet release that comes from truly letting go.
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by Sasha Riess | 03.08.26. | Behaviour
How did we begin believing it is normal for a dog to ingest neurotoxic substances every single month? “Have you given your dog tablets against fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes?” With the arrival of warmer days, the season of fear begins. Dog owners increasingly reach for oral tablets, believing they are protecting their dogs. Advertisements promise safety, veterinarians often routinely recommend these products, and very few people stop to ask the essential question: what exactly are these tablets, and how do they work inside the dog’s body?
The truth is simple and uncomfortable. Most oral ectoparasite preventatives function as pesticides. The dog swallows a chemical substance that enters the bloodstream and turns the dog’s body into a “toxic meal” for the parasite. When a flea or tick bites the dog and consumes blood, it also ingests the neurotoxic substance that kills it. However, the question rarely asked is this: if a substance is strong enough to attack the nervous system of a parasite, how can we assume it has no long-term effect on the nervous system of the dog?
The Risks of Chemical Preventatives and Natural Tick Protection
Pharmacological products from the isoxazoline group have been associated with neurological symptoms in dogs, including tremors, coordination problems, anxiety, behavioral changes, and epileptic seizures. Back in 2018, the FDA issued a warning stating that products from this group may trigger neurological reactions even in dogs with no prior history of epilepsy.
Many owners never connect behavioral changes with the tablet they gave “preventively.” The dog becomes more nervous, reactive, withdrawn, sleeps differently, develops tics, experiences itching, digestive issues, or seizures. Consequently, the organism often does not react immediately. Sometimes it takes months or years of continuous strain on the liver, nervous system, and immune balance before symptoms appear. A holistic approach does not mean ignoring the dangers of ticks. On the contrary, it means understanding that protection should not simultaneously damage the organism we are trying to protect.
Garlic as an Ally: Myths and Truth
One of the most controversial natural allies in the fight against ectoparasites is garlic. For decades, it has been demonized through claims that it is “toxic to dogs.” However, what available sources rarely mention is how those claims originated.
According to available analyses, studies that labeled garlic as dangerous used extremely high doses, approximately 5 grams of fresh garlic per kilogram of body weight daily. For an average Beagle, this would mean around 25 large cloves every day for an entire week. Even at such extreme doses, none of the dogs in the study died.
Today, many premium formulas use small amounts of garlic because of its support for immunity and circulation. This is where natural tick protection may play a role. Sulfur compounds in garlic alter the scent of the skin, making the dog less attractive to parasites.
Dr. Karen Becker’s Guidelines for the Safe Use of Garlic
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Small dogs up to 4.5 kg: about 1/4 clove
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Dogs from 5 to 7 kg: about 1/2 clove
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Dogs from 9 to 18 kg: about 1 clove
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Dogs from 20 to 31 kg: about 2 cloves
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Large dogs over 32 kg: about 2.5 to 3 cloves
The recommendation is to use fresh, crushed garlic that has rested for several minutes before being added to food.
A comprehensive natural approach involves proper skin care, a healthy microbiome, and safe natural allies like garlic.
A Comprehensive Natural Approach to Tick Protection
Natural tick protection is never about “one magical solution.” Therefore, it involves the combination of multiple factors:
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High-quality nutrition to strengthen the skin barrier
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Proper skin care and maintenance of a healthy microbiome
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Natural repellents such as hydrolates and essential oils of lavender, mint, and lemongrass
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Stress reduction, because stress alters body odor and can make dogs more attractive to parasites
A dog that is metabolically exhausted and fed ultra-processed food often becomes far more attractive to parasites. The problem of the modern world is that we want quick solutions without understanding the consequences. One tablet per month seems simple, but the body, the liver, and the nervous system remember everything.
Ultimately, a holistic approach is a return to one essential question: does the way we protect the dog support life in the long term, or does it merely remove the problem temporarily? Perhaps it is time to stop asking only, “What kills the tick?” and begin asking, “What protects the dog at the same time?”
To discover more about how emotional alignment, balanced lifestyle, and authentic energy restore internal balance, read our canine communication and behavior guidelines.
See you next time.
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by Sasha Riess | 02.08.26. | Emotions
We often say, “It’s fine, it can stay like this.” We survived without money, and we survived without enlightenment, so why would we change anything now? However, it is precisely that survival instinct that becomes our greatest obstacle to emotional growth. The human brain constantly prefers what remains familiar, even when that exact familiarity hurts us deeply or keeps us severely limited.
Perspective Depends on Where You Stand
Arguing about whose view of the world is correct remains completely meaningless as long as you do not stand where the other person stands. Until you step entirely out of your old “role” and look at life from a different angle, you simply will not see new possibilities.
Therefore, the problem is not that we cannot do more in our lives.
The problem is that we have become completely accustomed to less. That old “movie” we keep replaying in our mind quickly becomes a prison we are afraid to leave, because stepping out of it feels highly uncertain and often uncomfortable.
The Result That Changes Everything
Although stepping out of the old skin feels deeply frightening at first, it inevitably brings results that are almost immediate. Anyone who gathers the courage to step into the unknown quickly begins to see profound change, first in their dogs, and then simultaneously in their entire life.
Dogs act as remarkable detectors of our inner transformation. Consequently, the moment we stop playing the role of the victim or the survivor, they begin to thrive beautifully. Do not allow your own mind to convince you that “less” is enough. Ultimately, step into a new story, because the real results are waiting for you right on the other side of fear.
Step into a new story, because the results are waiting for you on the other side of fear.
To discover more about how emotional alignment, balanced lifestyle, and authentic energy restore internal balance, read our canine emotions guidelines.
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by Sasha Riess | 31.07.26. | Nutrition
Food represents the core and essence of our bond with dogs. In fact, it serves as the purest expression of love we can offer them. While we struggle with our own fears and search for direction in the chaos of modern life, our dogs silently pay the price for our personal comfort.
Consequently, conscious ownership means understanding that they depend entirely on our choices, especially in a world that slowly wears them down.
The Price of Conformism That Dogs Pay
Life in cities and apartments definitely brings us the benefit of convenience, but the environmental cost remains high. The air we breathe, polluted water, and heavy metals surround us every day. While we make conscious decisions about our own lifestyle, our pets do not enjoy that privilege.
Therefore, industrial, “dead” food turns them into weakened beings that lack the strength to cope with a toxic environment. If we cannot fully protect them from smog and the emotional stress of modern society, we can at least support them where we maintain direct control, right in their bowl.
The Power of Living Food Against Modern Challenges
Ultimately, conscious ownership calls us to move far beyond lifeless food that constantly drains vitality. Every time we choose real, living food instead of commercial kibble, we give our dog a powerful tool to face the challenges of the modern world.
Every time we choose real, living food, we give our dog a tool to face modern challenges.
Fortunately, you do not stand alone in this process. Daily guidance and professional support exist to help you overcome the fear of change completely. Our choices directly determine their health and the length of their lives. Let us support them at least in what directly depends on us.
To discover more about how emotional alignment, balanced lifestyle, and authentic energy restore internal balance, read our canine nutrition guidelines.
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