Updated August 2026 Dog training does not always need to look like a formal lesson. A short game can help your dog practise returning to you, following a change of direction, touching your hand, settling on a mat or moving into a useful position. The game is not magic. It works because your dog practises…
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….
15 Calm Indoor Enrichment Ideas Updated July 2026 It is hot. Your dog’s normal walk has been shortened or cancelled. They are staring at you. You are now feeling guilty. I see this every summer. Owners worry that missing a walk will somehow ruin their dog’s routine, leave them bouncing off the walls or make…
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 There are days when a normal dog walk is not the best option. It may be too hot. The rain may be hammering against the windows. Your dog may be recovering from an operation, slowing down with age or simply in need of a quieter day. That does not mean they need…
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….
