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Olive working on a paper bag shred toy In my last post, I shared all my favorite store-bought enrichment toys. For this post, I want to share my favorite type of enrichment. DIY!! There are so many ways to create an enrichment activity using stuff lying around our home. To prevent frustration, in the beginning, make treats easy to find and increase the difficulty as your pup gets the hang of the activity. Don't be afraid to get creative with how you play! Disclaimers: super

Maya working on her Level 2 Outward Hound puzzle. Digging through stores to find the best enrichment toys can be overwhelming and time-consuming. That's why, for this week, I want to highlight some of my recommendations for store-bought fillable toys, puzzles, and chews. Below you will find various types of fillable enrichment items and some chew toys. Disclaimers: supervision is required when you first introduce a new enrichment toy, and may be necessary every time one is g

Maple and Oakley on a walk in their Rabbit Goo harnesses Below, I discuss my thoughts on gear and provide some of my preferred products at the end. Lots of leash-walking products make big promises. How much of a difference does our dog's gear really make? Let me start by saying gear does NOT enable loose leash walking on its own. Any products that try to sell you on instant loose leash walking are misleading and can be detrimental to your dog's safety, health, and happiness.