Enrichment day 2 - fun ways to keep cool as the weather warms up!
Bowie would like to remind everyone that as the weather starts to warm up it incredibly important to consider ways to keep our dog's cool. A great option is doing a treat scatter in a clam pool or other shallow body of water, encouraging our dogs to sniff around and explore. You can up the game by also having toys floating in the pool. Be sure to choose an appropriate depth depending on the size of your dog.
Enrichment Day 1 - Licky Mats!
Arlo sure agrees that lick mats are a great way for dogs to chill out and have some nice down time. Licking releases 'feel good' chemicals in a dogs brain and is a great activity for all breeds and ages. There are so many things you can try on your dogs lick mat including peanut butter, wet dog food, yogurt, pureed veggies, or tuna.
Licky mats come in all shapes and sizes and can now be purchased in most pet stores, as well as online.
Hot tip - if you're using peanut butter 11/10 would recommend labelling which one is for people and which one is for the dogs! No one wants to be double dipping dog slobber into the jar (been there done that...)
We'd love to see other dogs showing off how much they love their lick mats too!
Have you ever wondered whats the safest way to hold your lead? Well we have an answer - The Trapeze Grip! By simply sliding your hand through the loop on your lead and gripping at the joining point it creates a comfortable, strong hold that is safe for both you and your dog. No more wrapping leads around your hands or having it loosely hanging where there is a risk of accidentally dropping it.
Check out a quick demo video on how it works.
Training goals! Training with our dogs should always be fun for all involved, especially the dogs.
Arlo (class 3), Bowie (class 2B) and Nino (class 1D) love showing off what they have learnt in class and spend a little bit of time training every time they are out and about. Training isn’t something that should just happen on Sunday mornings so make sure you load your treat pouch whenever taking your dog out for a walk and have some fun!
Shiloh the Doberman and handler Rocco