by Sasha Riess | 07.08.26. | Wellbeing
Responsible ownership and animal welfare awareness in Norway have reached the level of law, turning routine spaying and neutering of healthy dogs into a thing of the past. Yes, you read that correctly. According to Norway’s Animal Welfare Act, surgical procedures and the removal of healthy body parts remain illegal unless a owner proves a justifiable reason related to the health or welfare of the animal itself.
Consequently, the question Norwegians asked did not center on controlling dogs. Instead, they asked whether humans possess the right to remove a healthy organ from an animal without medical necessity. Their answer became national law. Simultaneously, Norway has virtually no problem with stray dogs, making street dogs an extremely rare occurrence. Most dogs carry identification, owners demonstrate high levels of responsibility, and authorities consistently enforce animal welfare laws.
How Responsible Ownership Replaces Routine Sterilization
This raises a very important question regarding animal welfare. For years, experts told us that routine spaying and neutering remained necessary to reduce the number of abandoned dogs. However, we now look at Norway.
Norway legally prohibits routine spaying and neutering of healthy dogs. Yet, abandoned dogs remain extremely rare across the country. Therefore, the nation addresses the problem not by removing reproductive organs, but through education, accountability, and responsible ownership.
Conscious Relationships and Responsible Ownership as the Alternative
The problem of abandoned dogs does not find its solution at the end of a scalpel. Instead, societies solve it through education, awareness, and a profound shift in social responsibility. Consequently, the most important question does not ask whether a dog should undergo surgery. The real question asks what kind of society we become when we attempt to solve human responsibility through surgery rather than through conscious behavior.
This is why the Pure Love & Harmony formula and the Sasha Riess approach focus on reconciliation between people and their dogs through knowledge, understanding, responsibility, and sustainable love. The emphasis on education and respect for the natural nature of the dog places responsible ownership at the center of any long-term solution.
CONSCIOUS RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AS THE ALTERNATIVE.
Norway’s Animal Welfare Act, Section 9
“Surgical procedures or removal of body parts must not be carried out unless there is a justifiable reason to do so out of consideration for the animal’s health.”
Now I feel genuinely interested in your opinion. Ultimately, if a society can address the problem of abandoned dogs without routine spaying and neutering of healthy animals, is it time to reopen this discussion?
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by Sasha Riess | 06.08.26. | Nutrition
Stories like Obi’s no longer represent isolated cases that we can simply ignore. Consequently, increasing numbers of owners around the world now connect severe neurological reactions, epileptic seizures, behavioral changes, and even sudden deaths in dogs with ectoparasite tick tablets from the isoxazoline group. A single dose of a popular preventative can, overnight, turn a healthy puppy into a chronically ill dog dependent on strong anti-epileptic medication.
Even if a dog appears to tolerate these substances well for years, there always exists the possibility that, at some point, a internal trigger initiates toxic overload within the body.
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Perhaps the saddest question behind stories like these does not merely ask what happened, but rather: did we receive true information before administering the product? Under the pressure of routine veterinary visits and aggressive advertising, we often accept solutions that appear simple and convenient.
However, we forget that these tick tablets function as systemic insecticides—substances that circulate through the dog’s bloodstream for months in order to kill parasites efficiently.
Therefore, when we begin to understand the ultimate price paid by the dog’s nervous system, it becomes completely clear that we must search for safer alternatives.
Returning to Natural Protection and Immunity
Sometimes loving a dog means having the courage to ask difficult questions, to conduct independent research, and to refuse to accept something blindly simply because it enjoys popularity. Dogs do not represent statistics. Simultaneously, they do not constitute a commercial market or a clinical experiment.
Sometimes loving a dog means having the courage to research and choose natural protection over chemical exposure.
It is time to return to strengthening the organism from within, supporting immunity naturally, practicing conscious nutrition, and radically reducing unnecessary chemical exposure. Ultimately, toxic overload in the body can often be minimized through an individualized approach to each dog and through the use of natural repellents that protect against parasites without compromising the vital functions and nervous system of our best friends.
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by Sasha Riess | 05.08.26. | Nutrition
This is not a story about how to upgrade dry food or how to turn something poor into something better. If you look for ways to justify the use of industrial food by adding supplements, you are in the wrong place. Consequently, natural dog nutrition is not just an alternative. It represents the only true path for those who genuinely want to understand their dog’s real biological needs.
There Is No Justification for Industrial Food
We often hear lectures about how to “improve” commercial kibble so a dog can have better stool or a shinier coat. Sasha completely refuses to participate in that narrative. Simply, there are no better kibbles on the market, because the main problem does not lie in their ingredient composition. Instead, the core issue lies in the very concept of lifeless, heavily processed food.
Therefore, if you want to continue down that traditional path, the advice shared here is not for you. This specific space remains strictly reserved for those who feel ready for a complete, profound shift.
For Those Who Tried and Became Afraid
Admittedly, natural dog nutrition can feel highly overwhelming at the very beginning. Many owners have tried it and then unfortunately given up because they did not know what to do next or became afraid of their own responsibility.
However, this text serves as a direct invitation to you. We call upon those who have tried, those who did not succeed the first time, and those who currently search for professional support to give their dog a life aligned with its true nature. Ultimately, commercial kibble belongs to the past. Conscious feeding represents the only real way forward.
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Kibble belongs to the past. Conscious feeding is the only way forward.
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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.
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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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