A wee story about toys!!
This is Tama 🐕🌴😀
Tama likes to shake and throw his toys around
Tama really likes playing with toys
Tama is a very sweet, kind boy, that loves all of his friends in all shapes and sizes
Toys don’t make Tama aggressive, nor does shaking his toys around
Tama feels sad because hes heard around his doggy hood that some pawrents have been told that toys make dogs aggressive, so they don’t get to play with toys and never have
Tama wanted to let you know that this is BS information that really is founded on nothing but misinformation
So, Tama says please let your dog have toys, it’s important for our development, it makes us so happy and it provides much needed enrichment 😀
Be more like Tama LOL!! 🤗🐾🐕🐕🦺
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Tag!! I managed to capture a random play session with these two, a young Tama and our very sweet girl Ziggy. She was so gentle with him and so nice to see her play come back. We miss you Ziggy, a legend you were.
Scent Gardens!!
One of my favourites, my pups love it and it's so easy to do:
Step 1: Pooper scoop so it's nice and clean for your pups.
Step 2: Prepare a small handful of your pup's favourite treats and dry biscuits
Step 3: Show your pup the treats and scatter across the backyard to encourage your pups to find the treats. All done!!
You can also use herbs such as rosemary of lavender, your pups breakfast or as above some of their favourite treats.
The benefits? Scent Gardens are great for reducing stress, providing mental stimulation and as a boredom buster. A couple of times per week is a great start 😀🐾🐕🦺
Any questions please let me know 😀
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Snuffle Ball Enrichment!!
How good are these snuffle balls😍 Tama and Ziggy are just loving them. These have also been a life saver for the rainy days when I cant get the pups out.
If you are keen to check them out or purchase you can do so here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1380747202446669/
Thanks so much Bronni, they are 👌.
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Puppy Enrichment 'The Sock'
As my dear friend Bruce Whitten would say, 'Doesn't matter, they're still making them' And I couldn't agree more.
Don't sweat the small stuff. If you don't want your puppy chewing your socks, shoes, or other items you cherish, put them away. Management plays a huge part in guiding our pups successfully through their puppy phase. If you don't, then why not enjoy your pup having the best time ever? For Tama, he got 30 minutes of play time out of this sock, and watching him was just hilarious. So love this boy 😂 🤣😘🐕
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Stage 3 - Loose lead walk training with the amazing 6 month old Ned, and his awesome mum.
Loose lead walking has been an important behaviour to focus on for this pup, as he is going to be a big boy, with a potential to weigh 90 kgs when fully grown.
Our method:
• Starting at home - Reinforcing Ned every 3rd to 4th step for walking with his mum in the desired position with low distractions - 1 week.
• Followed by attaching the lead, using the same process above at home for a period of two weeks using the backyard fencing and walls
• Then as Ned was doing so well we thought we would try the above out and about on his daily walk and Ned and his mum have been able to achieve this for the majority of their walk. The key daily training, lots of reinforcement.
This is a such a great achievement for a 6 month old adolescent pup and is the result of Ned's mum putting in the hard work everyday to achieve this, so a very well done to you both, I am so happy for you!! 👍🥳🐶😉
A final tip- Don't be afraid to use reinforces as they are such an important part of the process. We will eventually phase these out but for now as Ned is still learning we will be keeping these up. Stage 4 - using the U turn.
Does your dog like to inhale their food? If so, then puzzle toys and slow feeders are great way to engage the brain and slow down the process. Another added benefit is that problem-solving in order to eat meals mimics natural behaviors, as in the wild the dog has to work to obtain their food and anytime we provide an outlet for natural doggy behaviours, it alleviates stress, boredom and destructive behaviours plus many additional health benefits.
For my pup Tama the Kong Wobbler is his favourite and he spends about 15 minutes each morning moving it around to get his biscuits out. You may have to try a few different options to find your pups favourite or better still provide a variety. Either way your dog will benefit greatly and its super cute watching your pup grow their confidence each week with their fav toys.
Don't forget items you have around the home such as egg cartons, toilet rolls, boxes, muffin tins are also great options.
For more on this feel free to get in touch and will be more than happy to send some options through. 😀👍🐕🐕🦺
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Spring has sprung 😁 so Tama and Zig thought they'd start the day with a bit of bitey face and puopy wrestling. Besties for ever. Love these two 🥰🤣
Nipping Behaviours - Midday Puppy Enrichment
Just before little guy is due for sleep he gets a little nippy so this time thought i would redirect his energy to a level 2 #NinaOttosson puzzle toy.
As this was his first time, I left the top tray open so he could see the treats an be encouraged to move the remaining pieces. Within a few seconds he was using his nose, mouth and legs to move the pieces around.
After about 10 minutes and multiple visits back to the puzzle he has now crashed out and ready for his midday rest 🙂
Nipping Behaviours can be tricky and painful, particularly for larger breeds so identifying when the behaviour occurs and being prepared with multiple options on hand to redirect your pup is key in managing this Behaviour. Not only is it a great management tool, it engages the brain, helps our dogs problem solve and it allows our pups to do what is most natural for them, which using their nose, mouth and legs to investigate our world.
Enjoy your Sunday 😀!
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Puppy Enrichment
So for this mornings breakfast session, I placed little guys biscuits in some of egg carton holes and covered them with balls. He figured that one out pretty quick then continued to play with the egg carton for 10-15 minutes afterwards, followed by a quick relax
You would be surprised at how many things you have around the home that your puppy or dog would find interesting. So keep your egg cartoons, boxes and toilet rolls, do you can create a quick and easy enrichment activity. More on this soon.
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