Enrichment is essential for the well-being of your dog. Enrichment encourages your dog’s natural instincts, providing a variety of experiences for their senses. Dogs need both mental and physical stimulation to keep boredom at bay. If you don’t provide your dog with adequate stimulation, he or she is likely to engage in unwanted behavior. Enrichment … Read More »
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8 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Dog
Are you ready to move past the ho-hum Valentine’s Day routine of red roses, boxes of chocolates and dinner reservations at fancy restaurants? This year, change things up by including your pup in your Valentine’s Day plans. Wondering exactly how to show your dog you love him or her? After all, you can’t share a … Read More »
15 Dog Sports to Help Build a Strong Bond With Your Dog
Do you have an active dog who needs an abundance of physical exercise and mental stimulation? Dog sports are great for keeping your dog active and mentally healthy. All dogs need some amount of exercise, and most will enjoy some extra stimulation. Very active breeds are ideal candidates for high-performance sports like agility. When it … Read More »
How to Throw Your Dog a Party
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as seeing your dog in pure bliss. So why not celebrate a special day with your dog and throw him or her a party? Not sure when your dog’s birthday is? No worries – you can either pick a day or celebrate the day you adopted your sweet pooch. A … Read More »
Tips to Avoid Dog Boredom
Is your dog bored? Like people, dogs get bored easily, except they can’t tell us when they’re bored. When we think of a dog’s life, the simple pleasures sound nice: a long nap, a good bowl of food and a casual stroll around the neighborhood. While it’s true dogs like having a daily routine, they … Read More »
How Intelligent is Your Dog?
Dog owners love to think that their pup is the cutest, smartest, best behaved dog on the planet, right? But how do you tell if your pooch really is extra intelligent, as opposed to just normal “dog smart”? A word of caution: be careful what you wish for. Having an extra-intelligent dog can actually have … Read More »
10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas with Your Dog
The most wonderful time of the year is finally here! The Christmas countdown has started – everyone is busy getting ready for the festivities. Celebrating the holidays with your dog can be fun…and a bit stressful. The holiday season is such a busy time that it’s easy to forget to make time to spend with … Read More »
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Toys for Your Dog
Toys are a necessity for your dog. Toys help your dog defend against boredom, provide comfort and help prevent problem behaviors. Toys help dogs cope with their need to chew and gives family members a way to interact with their dog. Toys help support your dog’s mental and physical health because they provide stimulation and … Read More »