This article will give you an overview of the different types of kongs available and some suggestions for what to stuff them with. So, it could be cream cheese or dog-safe peanut butter. We understand that you may not have a Kong either because you haven’t heard of them before or never understood the hype….
Dogs do not just need exercise as walking alone is often not enough.They need things to think about. Enrichment Type What It Helps With Lick mats Calming anxious dogs Snuffle mats Encouraging natural sniffing Puzzle feeders Mental stimulation Natural chews Relaxation and boredom relief Sniff walks Reducing stress Many behaviour issues I see on walks…
Why Letting Your Dog Stop and Sniff Matters Most dog walks people see around Finchley look the same. A dog is walking quickly beside someone or jogging behind to keep up (this is becoming very common).A tight lead.Very little stopping. The aim seems to be distance. But for many dogs, especially nervous, reactive or rescue…
As mentioned in our previous article on how to mentally entertain your dog, which can be fun and entertaining for you and your dog. Many of these ideas need very little equipment and provide some simple outdoor entertainment whilst on a walk. Fallen trees can be fun to entertain your dog on walks. If you…
Enrichment‑Based Feeding Helps Your Dog and How to Start You know that moment at mealtimes when your dog looks at you like you’re just filling a bowl again? I used to feed every dog in a plain bowl. It felt easy and familiar. But then I started watching the dogs during walks and playtime. I…
One of the mistakes that dog walkers often make when walking their dog is the human focusing on their mobile whilst the dog walks beside them or, even worse, getting dragged along by the owner. Let’s face it, the dogs have been out and done their business, so all is good? WRONG Let your dog…
Calm One-to-one Enrichment Walks in Finchley People often ask what I mean when I say “enrichment walks”. They imagine something complicated. Special equipment. A big training session. Or a dog who has to solve puzzles every minute of the walk. That’s not what I mean. Enrichment is simply about helping a dog meet their natural…
How to get along with your new office mate If your current job allows you to work from home, you can count yourself lucky. Not only can you practice social distancing and be safe, but you can also spend more time working from home with the dog. However, even though they might be the best…
