Puppies, Socialization
Even with the best laid plans, stuff happens, and you might find yourself home bound during some of your puppy’s critical socialization period. Don’t panic! While getting out into the world is still important, in the meantime you can do a lot of great...
Enrichment
Food puzzle toys are a fun and easy way to provide enrichment for your dog. If you’re not sure where to start, or you want to add to what you already have – this guide will help. How to pick food puzzles for your dog All of the puzzles I’ve suggested...
Puppies
Puppy developmental periods are critical or sensitive stages for behavioral development and learning. As your puppy’s brain and body are growing, there are corresponding optimal periods when your puppy is primed to learn from the experiences they have. During the...
Enrichment
I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s always a delight to watch my dogs just do their dog things and be dogs. One of my dogs is a big fan of water & swimming, digging, and rolling in dirt and mud. Ha! The smile on his face when he gets to do these...
Puppies, Socialization
“If we want our dogs to be acceptable, happy, welcomed, and safe in human society, we need to socialize them to human social norms.” – Laura VanArendonk Baugh What is Puppy Socialization? If you asked 10 different people, you might get 10 different...
