Spry Dog

10/09/2024

Frozen food puzzles like these make great popsicles and keep your dog happy - and busy - for a while. We love to give one every time our dogs go in their crates!

Meal prep. Contrary to what many believe (shhhh do not tell your dog) food stuffed toys like Kong, toppl, lick mats etc, do not have to be filled with high fat foods.
Simply use your pet’s kibble with water and let it swell in the toy and feed fresh or frozen.
Mix kibble with some canned food.
Add pumpkin and or green beans to increase the fiber for those pups that are on the fuller figure size.
This is a great option for those pets on special diets and or need to be occupied while their people are busy doing other things.
What healthy things do you stuff your food puzzles with?

10/03/2024

A very good resource for new puppy owners.

If you’re the owner of a new puppy or a dog owner looking to adjust misbehavior, the best dog training books can help you get the best possible results.

08/01/2024

Which of these myths surprise you?

Many myths about why dogs do dog things exist. Here is some myth-busting information about 10 of the most common.

06/15/2024

Important message for parents

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

04/04/2024

Teaching with friends at the 2024 Bernese Mountain Dog Nationals. Such a lovely group - and such beautiful dogs! Thanks for inviting us. ❤️

03/18/2024

Like puppies? Got one? This will be terrific. Highly recommended.