Updated August 2026 Tug can be a brilliant game to play with your dog. Played thoughtfully, it gives your dog an appropriate outlet for grabbing, pulling and shaking, provides physical and mental enrichment and can make you much more interesting to your dog. It can also be a useful reward during training. And no, playing…
Updated August 2026 Choosing a dog toy is about more than finding something your dog likes. A toy also needs to be the right size, material and type for the individual dog using it. A small ball may be fine for one dog and a choking risk for another. A soft toy may last for…
Updated July 2026 When a nervous or rescue dog arrives in your life, it is natural to want to help. You may buy toys, arrange outings, invite people over and plan activities designed to build their confidence. But more stimulation is not always what a worried dog needs. Some rescue dogs are curious from the…
Updated July 2026 Your dog has had a walk. They have eaten. You have played with them. But they are still pacing around the house, following you from room to room, barking at every sound or bringing you one toy after another. Perhaps they are jumping up, biting the lead, grabbing your sleeves or racing…
Updated July 2026 I sometimes wonder who the dog walk is actually for. The dog? Or the step counter on your wrist? You have thirty minutes before work. Your watch wants a certain pace. You want to complete the usual route. Your dog stops at a lamppost. They sniff. And sniff. You say, “Come on.”…
Updated May 2026 A one-to-one enriched walk is not just a dog walk with one dog on a lead. It is a calm, planned walk built around your dog’s needs. That might mean sniffing, gentle exploring, quiet routes, short training moments, decompression time, safe distance from triggers, or simply moving at your dog’s pace. For…
Updated August 2026 Your dog reaches a lamppost, lowers their nose and begins what appears to be a detailed investigation. You wait. They move two inches to the left and sniff again. You say, “Come on.” Your dog appears to have reached the important final paragraph and is not ready to leave. I jokingly call…
Updated August 2026 Choosing a KONG looks simple until you discover the different sizes, colours and rubber types. The quick answer is: Size matters just as much as colour. Choose a KONG large enough that your dog cannot swallow it, and if you are between sizes or unsure, KONG advises sizing up. Powerful chewers may…
