Dennis Agyemang

Editor

Dennis Agyemang loves animals and good stories. The second point in particular led him to pursue a career in journalism at an early age. Over the years, the Berliner has become familiar with all conceivable media areas and forms of presentation and has worked in all areas from print and radio to television, podcasts and social media. Stations along the way have included SWR, Frank Elstner's talk show “Menschen der Woche”, Deutschlandfunk Nova, Big.FM, DASDING, etc.

Dog psychologist Marc Ebersbach shares his dog knowledge on social media. His first book will be published next year.

Dog psychologist Dog Psychologist Would Advise Everyone to Spend the Bight in Nature with Their Dog

Dog psychologist Marc Ebersbach slept under a bridge with his dog. He reveals why such adventures strengthen the bond.

Lea Lichtner from Hamburg was honored with the Purpose Award of the Year for her account "croatiancatcrew".

PETBOOK interview Why this catfluencer is calling for outdoor cats to be neutered

PETBOOK interviews Lea Lichtner, influencer behind the croatiancatcrew Instagram account and winner of the German Petfluencer Award.

It was long assumed that crabs do not feel pain. A new study has now proven the opposite.

Brain study Researchers prove for the first time that crabs perceive pain

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg prove that crabs perceive pain. There are calls for more humane methods of killing.

Changing a dog's name is no problem, says dog trainer Eva Birkenholz. You just have to know how and stick to it consistently

Dog trainer gives tips How to get the dog used to a new name

There are all sorts of reasons for wanting to get your dog used to new names. Dog trainer Eva Birkenholz explains how it works.

The winners of the German Petfluencer Awards 2024 for cats with the judges and presenter Jana Azizi.Nils Jacobi, Lukas Hintersteiner, Carolin Rebmann, illustrator Nina Tiefenbach, Peter Bornschein (Agria Tierversicherung), Katrin Tempel (Geliebte Katze), cat expert Birga Dexel, Wolfgang Post (animonda), Lea Lichter, André Karkalis (TONY), Michael Martin and presenter Jana Azizi (from left to right)

Award ceremony in Solingen Blind cats Liah and Luna are catfluencers of the year

This year's Catfluencer Awards were presented in Solingen at the weekend. Two blind cats were named catfluencers of the year.

Many dogs have a panic fear of loud fireworks. Special hearing protection for animals can help here

Expert gives tips How hearing protection for dogs can help fearful dogs on New Year's Eve

Loud fireworks trigger great fear in many dogs making New Year's Eve extremely stressful. Hearing protection for dogs can help.

The actress known from the US series "Sex and the City" has gotten a new furry companion after adopting a shelter dog, Chewy

Fans touched "Sex and the City" star Kristin Davis adopts new dog from foster home

"Sex and the City" star Kristin Davis has adopted a dog from an animal shelter and shared pictures of their first meeting on Instagram.

Shiba Inus have a reputation for being particularly stubborn and headstrong. But is this really the case? Dog trainer Katharina Marioth has a clear opinion on this.

Frequently Asked Are Shiba Inus really stubborn and untrainable? This is what a dog trainer says

Shiba Inus are often considered stubborn, independent and difficult to train. But is that really the case? PETBOOK asked a dog trainer.

Researchers have developed a tool that allows owners of older dogs to find out the physical condition of their dog and how long the animal is likely to live

Research on Aging New test shows how long your dog should live

A new test should be able to determine how long older a dog has left to live. This knowledge can help with important decisions.

Racing driver and self-confessed vegan Lewis Hamilton also swears by a purely plant-based diet for his dog.

Celebrity pet Lewis Hamilton feeds his dog a vegan diet: "I take care of his health"

Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton is a convinced vegan and now also feeds his dog Roscoe a completely vegan diet.

Playmate Laura Langas poses for the animal rights organization Peta. But not everyone thinks she is a suitable ambassador

Better naked than fur! German Playmate of the Year also undresses for Peta

Laura Langas is Playmate of the Year and poses naked in front of the camera for the new campaign of the animal rights organization Peta.

A new study has detected residues of medicines and drugs in water. The consequences for nature are devastating.

Study shows Drug-addicted fish and aggressive birds! How pharmaceutical waste affects the animal world

A new study has shown that pharmaceutical waste and drugs leave more traces in nature including drug-addicted-fish and aggressive birds.

Many ape species - such as gorillas - are apparently aware of the healing properties of some plants

Not just orangutans! Study shows gorillas use plants medicinally

A new study shows that gorillas produce remedies. Some of the medicinal plants could be interesting for human medicine.

In the past, larger eagles were hunted because there was an unfounded fear that they might take children with them

In Norway After an eagle attack on a toddler: Expert explains the behavior

In Norway, a case in which a small child was attacked by a golden eagle is making headlines. PETBOOK spoke to an expert.

orcas are becoming increasingly unsuccessful at hunting due to the noise of the sea.

In the Salish Sea Study shows that ship noise hinders orcas' hunting

A new study has found that ship noise in the oceans disturbs orca whales enormously when hunting. ship noise hinders orcas

Tatjana Kreidler has a degree in social education and is the first chairwoman of "Vita Assistenzhunde", a non-profit association specializing in the training and placement of assistance and therapy dogs.

PETBOOK interview Social pedagogue: "An assistance dog can often achieve more than a person"

Tatjana Kreidler from Vita Assistenzhunde e. V. talks about the challenges and emotional moments of working with assistance dogs.

In Austria, a jogger was mauled to death by an American Staffordshire Terrier.

Breed-specific legislation dogs After the fatal incident in Austria! Are Staffordshire Terriers allowed in Germany?

A woman died in a bite incident with a Staffordshire Terrier in Austria. Once again, the discussion about keeping dogs began.

Greyhounds are generally gentle, calm and friendly dogs

The well-known greyhound breed Why the Greyhound is a suitable dog for families

The Greyhound is considered the prototype of the sighthound and is one of the fastest animals in the world. It is also a great family dog.