Therapy dogs – silent healers of the human soul | ApA analysis
More than just a pet (ApA analysis) Therapy dogs are not just ordinary pets. Have you ever walked into your house after a hard and stressful day and felt the weight of the world melt away the moment your dog looked at you with those deep, faithful eyes? That's no coincidence. It's a biological and emotional bond that goes back thousands of years. […]
Leaving dogs on Igman: Why chipping is the only cure | ApA
Monsters Among Us: Why is chipping the only cure for the “mountain dumping” of souls? A walk in the mountains should be a rest for the soul, a moment of silence and connection with nature. Today, while I was breathing the fresh air of Igman with my wife and our Nela, that idyll was interrupted by a sight that evokes a mixture of indescribable sadness and uncontrollable anger. From the dense, cold forest, […]
Compulsory chipping of dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina - solution for abandonment
Introduction of the Law on Mandatory Dog Microchipping – The Path to Responsible Ownership and the End of the Shame of Animal Abandonment in BiH Shame on the Streets, Mountains and Suburbs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mandatory dog microchipping in BiH is a key mechanism for solving the problem of abandoned dogs, irresponsible ownership and endangered public safety. Abandoned dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina are no longer isolated […]
Pets and mental health: Scientifically proven benefits
How do pets and mental health affect each other, according to science? Pets and mental health are connected in a way that science is increasingly confirming. People around the world feel calm, joy, and emotional stability thanks to their pets, and numerous studies show that their benefits go much deeper than just companionship. In ApA, we reveal the scientific evidence […]
Dogs on public transport: It's time for the Balkans to catch up with Europe
Imagine the scene: you get on a tram with a calm, well-behaved dog on a leash — and you have to get off because “it can’t”. This happened in Sarajevo these days and raised a lot of dust. GRAS said that the driver acted in accordance with the law of the Sarajevo Canton, which prohibits animals from entering vehicles except for guide dogs. But the question is not whether […]
Morning walk with the dog benefits - 5 reasons why it resets the brain and body
The benefits of a morning walk with a dog are much stronger than most people think. Mornings can be chaotic – alarm, obligations, rush, quick coffee. But if you have a dog, you have the best reason to “slow down” and do something good for yourself in the first 20 minutes of the day. A morning walk is not just an obligation to your pet – it’s a small […]
Man's Best Friend - 7 Reasons Why a Dog Improves Life
A dog as a member of the family and medicine for the soul They say that a dog is the only being in the world that loves you more than itself. The decision to adopt a dog is not only a step towards a new pet, but also towards a better, happier and healthier life. Dogs are not just pets - they are family, therapists, guardians and best friends. Today, scientists confirmed what […]
6 Tips from Scientists: How to Extend Your Dog's Lifespan
We asked scientists from the Dog Aging Project for practical tips on how to improve your dog’s lifespan—from what to feed them to exactly how often to walk them. What if walking your dog every day could extend their life? What if playing games with them, brushing their teeth, or taking them to the park could give them more […]