Build a foraging box….
Use whatever dog safe recycling or garbage you have on hand.
We just went to Costco and had two large boxes, I have saved a lot of paper and toilet paper rolls, couple of egg cartons and the craft paper that comes in Amazon boxes.
once everything is assembled, I throw a bunch of recycling on top so they have to move stuff around to forage for their food.
Takes me about five minutes to make two, and it took them about 15 minutes to get through it. And I have some pretty happy dogs.
Let me know if your dog likes this! Heck, I am pretty sure your dog will.
#dogsofnewbrunswick #dogsoffredericton #fredericton #oromocto #snackleadernotpackleader #fun #foraging #food #enrichment #coldweather
Cooperation is key.
Whenever possible, which should be the majority of the time, let’s have a conversation with our dog versus forcing them to do something.
This goes for putting my dogs collars on. My boxer, always wants to sniff her collar, and when she’s done and is still, that’s my signal that I can put her collar on.
This process does not take long and it is another opportunity to cement the trust she has in me.
#cooperation #cooperativecare #dogs #trust #trustbuilding #love
Is it worth the time to let my dog decide if I can clean his face?
I absolutely believe so.
Diesel doesn’t have body handling issues, I could’ve forced him and held his head and quickly done it. I would’ve saved about 20 seconds. Big deal.
His cooperation is way more important than saving time. This is something we do quite often, and he understands when I ask him can I clean your face.
He comes to me, and he knows I will stop when he’s asking me too. This is his way of asking for a break.
How do I do this? I have a cue “ready”, I put my hand out to touch his face and if he slightly pulls away, I stop and I continue to do this until he put some pressure on my hand.
Although he was pushing his face into my left hand, I continue to do so until he started lipsmacking, and then I stopped.
I only continued when he allowed me to touch his face.
Also, did you notice the shake off when we were done? It was stressful for him, and he shook it off.
And then we went and got some amazing treats that we bought @globalpetfoodsnb
#dogsoffredericton #dogsofnewbrunswick #snackleadernotpackleader #fredericton #oromocto #cooperation #carewithconsent #trust
Just a guy trying to get a girl to like him.
Milo is a 6 pound teacup Chihuahua that has 100 pounds of personality in him.
He is my son‘s dog, and every time he comes out here he tries desperately for Rousey to pay attention to him.
I am so happy I was recoding.
#chihuahua #littledogs #dogsoffredericton #dogsofnewbrunswick #snackleadernotpackleader #oromocto #fredericton #fun #boylikesgirl #lovememe
Play???
For my two dogs, one loves to be chased and one loves to chase!
However, Diesel can tip over very quickly to use his teeth to nip at Rousey (the boxer) so chase games do not last very long.
Diesel has a STRONG respond to name skill, and I only allow short bursts of this type of play. We practice often, so these two are used to being interrupted.
Side note: we found an area where there are very few people and dogs so my two dogs can sniff to their heart’s content without me having my head on a swivel And this baseball field is a great place to let Diesel run without me attached at the other end of the leash.
#dogsoffredericton #dogsofnewbrunswick #play #snackleadernotpackleader #oromocto #fun #runningaround #sniff
Happy 5th Birthday my special boy!
We are so forever grateful that you made it back to us. Although you had to endure:
- isolation for months on end
- being teased with objects
- punished
- attacked in your own home by a resident dog
- lack of physical exercise and zero mental stimulation
We waited for two years for you and it was so worth the wait. (there is a back story on Diesel and I am not comfortable sharing)
We love you more than words can say and I am glad you can live the rest of years feeling loved, safe and know that you will always have a spot on our bed under the blankets.
Happy Birthday sweet boy. We love you.
#happybirthday #dogbirthday #love
Happy 5th Birthday my special boy!
We are so forever grateful that you made it back to us. Although you had to endure:
- isolation for months on end
- being teased with objects
- punished
- attacked in your own home by a resident dog
- lack of physical exercise and zero mental stimulation
We waited for two years for you and it was so worth the wait. (there is a back story on Diesel and I am not comfortable sharing)
We love you more than words can say and I am glad you can live the rest of years feeling loved, safe and know that you will always have a spot on our bed under the blankets.
Happy Birthday sweet boy. We love you.
#happybirthday #dogbirthday #love
✨ Does your dog like puzzle toys?
✨ Unlock Your Dog's Brain with Puzzle Toys!
Mental exercise is just as important as physical activity for your dog?
Puzzle toys are a great way to engage your dog's mind, reduce boredom, and provide a healthy outlet for their natural problem-solving instincts.
✨ Benefits of Puzzle Toys:
✔️ Mental Stimulation: Keeps your dog's brain sharp and active.
✔️ Boredom Buster: Prevents destructive behaviors caused by too much idle time.
✔️ Slower Eating: Helps fast eaters slow down and enjoy their meals.
✔️ Confidence Builder: Boosts your dog's self-esteem as they successfully figure out the puzzle.
✨ How to Use Them:
1️⃣ Start easy: Let your dog succeed with simple puzzles to build their confidence.
2️⃣ Gradually increase difficulty: Challenge them as they get the hang of it!
3️⃣ Pair it with tasty rewards: Fill the toy with your dog's favorite treats for added motivation.
Whether you're helping an energetic pup burn off steam or giving a senior dog a gentle mental workout, puzzle toys are a win-win for dogs of all ages.
What type of puzzle toys to give to your dog?
#PositiveReinforcementTraining #PuzzleToysForDogs #DogTrainingTips #MentalStimulationForDogs #HappyDogs
Foraging!
Dogs are scavengers, they love to forage and ‘find’ for their food.
You can see in this video there is food on the ground and Rousey would prefer to ‘find’ her food by foraging and sniffing around - and she eats the food on the floor last. I am not sure you can tell, but she LOVED this.
I save:
- size appropriate boxes from Amazon
- the craft paper that comes inside those Amazon boxes (lol)
- toilet and paper towel rolls
- paper egg cartons
How To:
- sprinkle some kibble into the box
- pinch one end of the toilet/paper towel roll, put kibble inside and pinch the other end - throw it into the box
- sprinkle kibble into the egg carton, close it - yeah, you guessed it - throw that into the box
- put kibble into craft paper, squish the paper into a ball - throw it in
- sprinkle the remaining kibble on top of everything
- give the box to your dog
This took all of five minutes for two boxes - one for each of my dogs. If you want to prepare this in even less time, sprinkle their kibble into their toy box!
Let me know if you have tried this and how did your dog love it?
#meals #foraging #dogs #dogsoffredericton #dogsofnewbrunswick #fredericton #snackleadernotpackleader #oromocto #win
Does your dog get excited to go for a walk?
I think you can tell Diesel does. Interestingly, this is the fastest he is - right before the walk.
As soon as we get outside, he pees, jumps in the car and then, well, is slow like a turtle!
On the walk? He pees on EVERYTHING, and walks slow, and sniffs. That's it. LOL.
#dogtraining #snackleadernotpackleader #positivedogtraining #positivereinforcement #woofitup #fredericton #oromocto #dogsoffredericton #dogsofnewbrunswick #funnydogs #walks #slow
