<p><img src="https://eggplant.place/media/emoji/beige.party/blahaj_gamer.png" class="emoji" alt=":blahaj_gamer:" title=":blahaj_gamer:"> Ello sweet and lovely (gaming) Friendos <img src="https://eggplant.place/media/emoji/beige.party/cyber_heart_sparkle_purple.png" class="emoji" alt=":cyber_heart_sparkle_purple:" title=":cyber_heart_sparkle_purple:"></p><p><img src="https://eggplant.place/media/emoji/beige.party/blahajread.png" class="emoji" alt=":blahajread:" title=":blahajread:"> My book reading is going a bit slower at the moment... Not because I am not reading, but because I am reading a proper (Dutch) book now, instead of the digital English ones I was reading on my Kobo.</p><p>Koa's breeder, Joke, gave/gives each new puppy parent a book during their first puppy date. 😊 And while I do know something about dogs, if there is a way to learn more, get better insights and all, then I will try to acquire the knowledge.</p><p>So, I'm currently reading "Bewust van Hondengedrag", by Connie Berendsen. I hope I can read a bit of it every day, so that I'll have read it all before I can pick up Koa. Only one more month to go!</p><p>Well, I'll try to relax a bit for now, as today will be a long one for me. But... If all goes well, a good one... 🤎🐾</p><p>Some info on the book and it's contents, translated to English for this Toot (as it's a Dutch book by a Dutch author):</p><p>Bewust van hondengedrag (Conscious of Dog Behavior) by Connie Berendsen is a practical and down-to-earth guide focused on understanding and raising dogs. Rather than relying on strict, rigid training formulas, the author advocates for an approach rooted in intuition, mindfulness, and a healthy dose of common sense.<br>By sharing her own personal experiences, Berendsen takes the reader into the world from the dog's perspective. </p><p>The book serves as a comprehensive manual covering the full spectrum of a dog's life, including:<br> * The Early Stages: What to look for when getting a dog, the dangers and consequences of puppy mills, and the critical socialization period.<br> * Behavior and Training: Navigating dog puberty, establishing healthy boundaries, understanding how dogs learn, and the pros and cons of using corrections.<br> * Health and Psychology: Managing both physical and mental well-being, dealing with hyperactive or obsessive/addictive behaviors, and navigating interactions with other dogs.<br> * Specialized Roles: It even touches on the training and life of psychosocial service dogs.<br>Ultimately, the book is designed to help owners build a deeper, more empathetic, and balanced relationship with their dogs by truly understanding the "why" behind their behavior.</p><p>Some Dutch info about the book, written on/by Dagboek van een hond © (A dog's diary):<br>🔗 <a href="https://www.dagboekvaneenhond.nl/de-5-beste-boeken-over-het-gedrag-van-honden/#bewust-van-hondengedrag" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.dagboekvaneenhond.nl/de-5-beste-boeken-over-het-gedrag-van-honden/#bewust-van-hondengedrag"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.dagboekvaneenhond.nl/de-5-</span><span class="invisible">beste-boeken-over-het-gedrag-van-honden/#bewust-van-hondengedrag</span></a></p><p>Catch you all later folks!</p><p><img src="https://eggplant.place/media/emoji/beige.party/playstation.png" class="emoji" alt=":playstation:" title=":playstation:"> <img src="https://eggplant.place/media/emoji/beige.party/pixy_party.gif" class="emoji" alt=":pixy_party:" title=":pixy_party:"> <img src="https://eggplant.place/media/emoji/beige.party/blobcatbook.png" class="emoji" alt=":blobcatbook:" title=":blobcatbook:"></p><p><a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#Reading</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/boeken/" rel="tag">#Boeken</a> <br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p>
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