by Sasha Riess | 21.06.26. | Emotions
How often do we judging others in life? Parents, partners, friends… There is always someone who did not act the way we thought they should. But every time we judge, we are actually creating distance, from others, but also from ourselves.
A Movement of the Soul That Isolates
When we place judgment at the center of our attention, we give it a meaning that ultimately always leaves us alone. Every judgment, on any level, leads to deeper loneliness within ourselves.
It is that moment of envy and pride that arises when we believe someone else should have acted differently, especially when that situation involved us. By constantly judging others, we feed that internal separation.
The Trap of the Victim Role
Often, when we speak about others, we unconsciously make ourselves into a greater victim than we truly are. Why do we do this? Because in the role of the victim, a person often feels most comfortable.
It is easiest to label the other as the aggressor who attacks our moral or physical integrity. In that division, we are “right,” and they are “wrong.” But that need to be right is actually a mask for hurt and unfulfilled expectations.
The first step toward freedom is not to change others, but to see what is activated within us when we judge. A true Pure Love & Harmony connection with the world begins the moment we stop building walls out of judging others and start healing our own pride.
At Sasha Riess, we believe that true connection with our loved ones and our companions requires a heart free from barriers. Embracing a lifestyle of empathy and self-reflection allows us to live in pureloveandharmony. Discover more insights on deep harmony and growth here: Linktree Sasha Riess
by Sasha Riess | 19.06.26. | Behaviour
The question of how to get a dog used to a cat is one of the most common among pet owners. Most people look for tricks, barriers, or scents, but the essence is much deeper. If your dog chases a cat, it often does so because it feels the need to protect you or its territory. A dog’s behavior in this situation is a direct message to you: “You are not the center of my world, so I have to decide who is welcome here.”
A Dog That Protects Its Owner From the Cat
Many people do not realize that aggression or intolerance toward a cat often comes from a dog’s instinct to protect its human. If the dog does not see you as an unquestionable leader, it takes responsibility for the safety of the pack.
To resolve this conflict, you do not need to train the dog to “sit” next to the cat. You need to go back to the beginning and rebuild that mutual relationship by placing yourself at the very center of your dog’s attention.
You Are the Greatest Reward, Not a Treat
Forget about bribing your dog with cheese or toys so it accepts the cat. A true relationship is built when you become the greatest possible reward for your dog.
When the dog sees you as its “god” and absolute authority, its need to chase the cat or react to external stimuli disappears. It wants to follow you and please you because you are the leader of its life.
Be the leader for your dog and he will stop feeling the need to „solve“ the cat situation.
Leadership in Your Own Life
Dogs long for a leader who moves through the world with stability. The hardest thing for a human is to do what must be done, to be consistent and calm.
When you master yourself and your life, your dog will feel it. At that moment, the presence of a cat is no longer a threat or a target, because the dog knows that the leader is the one who decides what peace in the home looks like.
by Sasha Riess | 19.06.26. | Wellbeing
A man named Marko, who recently became the owner of a young German Shepherd, sent me a question about a health issue known as hip dysplasia, or simply HD. As he explained, he had read extensively about the breed in order to understand it better, and learned that this hip problem sometimes occurs in German Shepherds, as well as in large breeds in general. Although the issue is usually genetic, it can also be encouraged by inadequate living conditions and nutrition, so Marko wanted to know what deserves special attention.
The German Shepherd and the Dark Fate of Eugenics
When it comes to the German Shepherd, we clearly see the dark consequences of eugenics and human interference with nature. In the process of creating the “perfect breed,” humans confront natural laws so that the newly shaped body can perform a task flawlessly for human benefit, regardless of how much the dog may suffer or endure pain in the process.
Lowering the hindquarters or creating that pronounced arch in the spine increases the drive of the rear legs. This enhances the speed required of the German Shepherd as a working breed, enabling it to generate the force needed to subdue a person weighing, for example, 100 kilograms. As a result, the dog’s center of gravity shifts from the front limbs to the hind legs, placing excessive strain on the hips, which are not designed to bear such load. In this way, the process that leads to hip dysplasia begins through chronic overburdening of the hip joints. The entire biomechanical model of a dog assumes that its weight should primarily rest on the front paws, not on the pelvis.
Causes of Dysplasia and the Biomechanical Model
A disrupted center of balance can contribute to the development of what is sometimes called “functional” hip dysplasia. Another possible factor is overly long nails on the front paws, which push the paw backward. When nails grow too long, the paw rests on the rear pads, the toes lift, and the center of gravity shifts once again toward the hips. The socket and joint structures then suffer under a load they were never designed to carry.
What should be considered when purchasing a German Shepherd is choosing the most natural looking dog possible, ideally one with a straighter back, since a straight back is a reliable sign that the body’s weight is properly distributed toward the front limbs. When the fundamental biomechanical model is disrupted, contraindicated traits emerge, because nature always strives for balance. The collection of moderate features in each body part creates the conceptual beauty of the whole.
The Future of the Breed and Owner Responsibility
Anyone who chooses to own a German Shepherd today must be prepared for potential hip problems as the dog ages. The issue lies in the fact that the breed was shaped for specific performances that many dogs no longer carry out. The working value of the German Shepherd is steadily declining, yet we expect the physical form alone to remain sustainable, which is impossible.
Back to nature: A straight back and correct center of gravity are the only way to a healthy and mobile dog.
A dog’s physical structure arises from the essence of its function. We should choose dogs of balanced build with straighter backs, although such dogs are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Everything else is the result of eugenics and the elevation of breed above species, a price that must eventually be paid. It is difficult to say how humanity will repay what it has done to the German Shepherd, and to many other breeds as well.
At Sasha Riess, we look beyond artificial breed standards to protect the natural biology of your dog. True canine wellness means restoring structural balance and a proper center of gravity, allowing your German Shepherd to live in movement, comfort, and pure biological pureloveandharmony. Support your dog’s ancestral health:Linktree Sasha Riess
by Sasha Riess | 18.06.26. | Coat Care
When people ask me which scissors are the best, what size, and which brand to choose, my answer is always the same: the ones that fit your hand. Brand and price are secondary if the tool does not follow your anatomy. Buying scissors online is almost an impossible mission because until you hold them in your hand, you do not know how they will “sit” in your grip. The technique of dog grooming begins with ergonomics, not with a catalog.
Handle Anatomy: The Key to Superior Technique
The most important aspect of scissors is the construction of the handle. Proper dog grooming technique means that only one blade moves, while the other remains static and serves as a limiter. The more stable that static blade is, the cleaner and flatter the surface you are cutting will be.
You will not need to pass over the same spot a hundred times if your tool supports the proper movement of your thumb.
A Patented Design for Perfect Balance
Our Sasha Riess patent, which will enter the market this autumn, focuses on keeping the hand in the most natural position possible. When you close your fingers, the upper part of the scissors should remain as flat as possible. In our models, the finger rests are stepped so that when you hold them, your hand forms a flat surface. This reduces fatigue and allows maximum precision.
The size of the scissors must allow your hand to remain flat. Only then can the finger move freely while the hand stays stable. A tool must serve your biology, not the other way around.
At Sasha Riess, we design equipment that honors your physiology. Choosing dog grooming scissors engineered around natural hand ergonomics eliminates fatigue and unlocks effortless, artistic precision, bringing true pureloveandharmony to your craft. Explore anatomical mastery: Linktree Sasha Riess
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by Sasha Riess | 18.06.26. | Coat Care
Life sometimes breaks us completely. In those moments, we feel lost, but what is truly breaking is not our essence, it is the armor that has covered us for years. Deep within each of us exists a memory of safety and stability. Pet care and grooming are spaces where that memory can come alive again, but only if we understand the traps this profession carries.
Between Healing and the Black Hole
Grooming is a space of presence and connection. While working with dogs, we are actually working on our own return to ourselves. However, this profession can also become a “black hole” that pulls us in overnight. That is why the grooming industry shows such high levels of anxiety, depression, and burnout.
The same space that offers healing can also become a source of enormous stress if we are not aware of our own boundaries.
Returning to Yourself Through Conscious Grooming
The path to recovery is not about becoming someone new, but about remembering what has always been ours, our inner peace. Pet care and grooming allow us to practice that presence every single day.
The key is awareness: do not allow the job to define you, but use working with dogs as a tool for rebuilding your own stability. The path to peace does not lead outside the salon, but within your own heart while holding the scissors in your hands.
At Sasha Riess, we recognize that you cannot pour from an empty cup. Approaching pet care and grooming as a conscious practice of presence heals both the stylist and the dog, aligning the salon in true pureloveandharmony. Reclaim your balance: Linktree Sasha Riess
