Updated September 2026 You do not need a cupboard full of dog toys to provide good enrichment. A cardboard box, an old towel, part of your dog’s normal meal and time to sniff on a walk can all be useful. But a few carefully chosen tools can make enrichment easier to include in everyday life….
Updated July 2026 Not every dog needs to march around the same route at the same pace. Some dogs need space. Some need time. And some need us to stop saying “Come on” every 30 seconds. I work with a lot of rescue, nervous and sensitive dogs. Over the years, I have learnt that trying…
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…
Feeding Ideas for Happier Mealtimes Updated May 2026 Most dogs enjoy their food. Some enjoy it so much that it disappears in seconds. For years, I fed dogs from a normal bowl because it was easy and familiar. Then I started paying closer attention to how dogs behaved on walks. They sniffed. They searched. They…
Updated August 2026 It is a walk planned around the individual dog. That might mean allowing more time to sniff, choosing a quieter route, exploring safe surroundings, practising one simple skill or creating more distance from something the dog finds difficult. The aim is not to keep your dog constantly entertained or to exhaust them….
Updated July 2026 Working from home can give you more time with your dog, but it does not mean you need to entertain them throughout the entire working day. Dogs also need rest, predictable routines and opportunities to feel comfortable when you are not immediately available. Problems can develop when every movement, meeting and tea…
Updated August 2026 Brain games for dogs do not need to involve expensive puzzle toys or complicated equipment. Some of the best indoor games are remarkably simple: hiding a few pieces of food, asking your dog to find a favourite toy, playing hide-and-seek, doing two minutes of reward-based training, or letting them investigate a safe…
Simple Homemade Brain Games, Scent Activities and Calm Indoor Enrichment You do not need a cupboard full of expensive puzzle toys to enrich your dog’s day. Some of the most useful activities can be created with things you already have at home, including cardboard boxes, towels, paper cups, baking trays and your dog’s normal food….
