When dogs cause property damage, it can be expensive.
In the case of a dirty doormat, however, the neighbors should quickly come to an agreement.
Or maybe not?
Dogs are loyal companions with whom you have a lot of fun in everyday life and with whom you can experience a lot on walks in the fresh air and stay fit.
At the same time, you always have to take good care of your four-legged friend, you should never leave him alone in the apartment for a long time and you have to walk the dog several times a day.
"Doormat hit": Owners leave remorseful message to neighbors
From time to time it can still happen that something goes wrong in the dog business.
It's too bad if your own neighbors are affected.
The blog "Notes of Berlin", which collects notes on house doors and elsewhere in the Berlin cityscape, recently published a photo of a notice by dog owners who apologized to their neighbors for leaving their dog behind on their doormat.
"We wash it and bring the asap back," it says ruefully.
"We are sorry."
The blog posted a snippet of the notice on Instagram and smugly captioned it with the comment "unwanted scare".
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“Doormat hit” – remorseful message causes reactions on Instagram
The reactions on Instagram followed promptly.
However, opinions differed greatly.
For some, apologizing to the neighbors is a polite gesture and an appropriate response.
"I think it's great.. Communication is everything.. A "mishap" can happen to anyone.." or "Great gesture!
You don't have that often these days (...) "commented someone, for example.
Others take it for granted that you don't just clean someone else's doormat, but buy a new one for your neighbors.
The post also gives some people a wink, and many seem to already know similar problems with dogs.
Puppy is not housebroken yet?
Praise for dogs important
If a mishap happens to your own dog, you shouldn't scold it.
After all, the four-legged friend can't help it and he wouldn't understand our behavior.
Even with puppies that are not yet housebroken, there is no point in scolding them when they make a mistake, on the contrary, as dog trainers explain.
Rather, praise the dog when it does something right and make sure that you can take the dog outside quickly if in doubt.
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In the best-case scenario, the neighbors will quickly come to an agreement if the dog has damaged something.
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Liability: Always insure dogs against damage
A (in the worst case) ruined doormat is certainly not pleasant, but from a financial point of view it is still bearable.
In the best case, the neighbors should be able to arrange this quickly and easily among themselves.
However, the fur noses can also cause greater damage and should be secured urgently for such cases, as experts advise.
Unlike cats and small animals, dogs are not covered by their owners' private liability insurance.
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From poodles to golden retrievers: seven dog breeds that are great for beginners
The Havanese is sure to please beginners: they are known to be gentle, playful and cheerful.
He is usually easy to train and you can take him anywhere.
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Like the Havanese, the Maltese like company.
They are considered to be particularly gentle, playful and uncomplicated.
Not only with a puppy will beginners have it comparatively easy.
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A papillon is also suitable for beginners.
He is considered cheerful, spirited and intelligent - as well as being particularly fond of children.
You can usually take it with you anywhere without any problems.
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Poodles are lovely playmates.
They are curious and intelligent, which makes them easy to train, even for beginners.
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Golden Retriever on a leashThe Golden Retriever is an absolute family dog.
He is said to have a friendly nature.
Golden Retrievers are considered to be easy to train and also have a particularly strong character.
This should make it easier for beginners to train the dog.
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yellow labrador at the sea playing with an orange ball in sand , 14945788.jpg, adorable, breed, cute, dog, labrador, retLabradors not only enjoy going in the water, they also enjoy hidden object games.
Similar to the Golden Retriever, they are also ideally suited as a family dog with children.
Beginners as well as experienced dog owners can do a lot with the dog, which wants to be loved and challenged at the same time.
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Bernese Mountain Dog This dog is not easily upset: Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy to train and are considered to be particularly uncomplicated, even when dealing with children.
The faithful four-legged friends are also ideal for beginners and especially for families.
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Bello-Police: It can get expensive without dog liability insurance
In order to protect yourself from the financial consequences, the Rhineland-Palatinate consumer advice center recommends taking out dog owner liability insurance.
According to a report by the German Press Agency (dpa) on the subject, this is not expensive with a contribution of around 50 euros per year, but it is all the more worthwhile in an emergency.
There are a few things to keep in mind when completing the contract: Consumer advocates therefore advise you to look at the small print.
Sometimes the contribution amount is made dependent on the dog breed, certain attack dog breeds are completely excluded from the benefits.
According to the report, property damage caused by the four-legged friend in a rented apartment should be insured for up to 500,000 euros, and puppies should ideally be insured for at least six months before they need their own policy.
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