Estrela Mountain Dog

Complete Guide to Caring for Bernese Mountain Dogs | Temperament, Health Management, Heat Protection, and Grooming

A comprehensive guide to raising Bernese Mountain Dogs, a large breed native to Switzerland. We explain their calm, family-oriented temperament, sensitivity to heat, cancer risks such as histiocytic sarcoma, prevention of hip joint disease, and long-haired coat care in an easy-to-understand manner even for first-time large dog owners.

Resource Guarding in Dogs (Possession Aggression): Causes and Solutions

Explanation of the causes, signs, and proper handling of resource guarding in dogs (possession aggression over food and objects). Introduces behavior modification approaches without using punishment.

The Roles of Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, and Hearing Dogs: What Pet Owners Should Know

An explanation of the roles and mechanisms of guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs. Detailed introduction to the etiquette pet owners should know and how to interact with pet dogs.

Breed-Specific Regulations and Dog Bite Liability: A Legal Guide | Responsibility and Administrative Procedures for Large Breed and Pit Bull Ownership

Do you need permission to breed Pit Bulls in Japan? This guide explains Japan's current breed-specific regulations and the "designated dog" ordinances in Ibaraki, Sapporo, and Saga prefectures (enclosure housing requirements and signage obligations). We also cover civil, criminal, and administrative liability for bite incidents, large breed management duties, and practical risk management for accident prevention.