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Are dogs the new kids? The hard truth about dog mums & child substitutes | Episode 11

The blog article examines the socially controversial topic of "dogs as child substitutes" from different perspectives: psychological, ethical, canine and social. It explains why people often see their dog as a child substitute, where the emotional opportunities lie, but also the risks - especially when humanisation leads to misunderstandings and behavioural problems. It emphasises that dogs can certainly be an important family member, but should never be misused as a stopgap for unresolved emotional issues.

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Why I thought I had betrayed him after Vito's death | Episode 7

In this episode, we talk about how our dog Amalia reacted to the loss of Vito. We look at whether dogs can grieve, what the science says about it, the changes we observed in Amalia and give tips on how to support the remaining dog during the grieving phase. Personal insights included.

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Grief in dogs? This is what Amalia showed after Vito's death | Episode 6

In this article, we share our personal experiences of how Amalia reacted to the loss of Vito. We show what changes we have noticed, what really counts as grief and what is simply a reaction to changed circumstances. We combine emotional insights with cynological knowledge. We also give you tips on how you can support your dog after a loss.

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Vito stayed at home with us after his death - Our farewell over the weekend | Episode 5

In this article, we share our personal experiences of how we spent the last few days with our dog Vito - from the moment after he was put to sleep to his cremation. We explain why we deliberately kept him at home, what helped us and what you should look out for. Our aim is to encourage other dog people to say goodbye in a way that feels right - without shame or false taboos.

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Our farewell to Vito - How we consciously organised the last 24 hours with our dog | Episode 4

In this blog article, we take you through the last 24 hours with our dog Vito - from the difficult decision to put him to sleep, to the emotional farewell at home and the last moment in his favourite place. We share personal insights into how we organised this time, what was important to us and what thoughts accompanied us.

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Euthanise or hope - The hardest decision of our lives | Episode 3

In this episode, Lui and Paulina talk about how they had to make the hardest decision of their lives: putting their beloved dog Vito to sleep.

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The moment we knew Vito was going to leave us | Episode 2

In this episode, we tell you how we recognised the first signs of Vito's chronic bowel disease, what diagnosis followed and how we dealt with it as owners.

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From puppy to legend - farewell to the soul dog | Episode 1

A dog enters your life and changes it forever. But some dogs are more than just companions - they are real soul dogs. They leave deep traces in our hearts and shape us in a way that can hardly be...

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