Everyone knows that playing games with your dog is fun, but what we don't often consider is that the benefits of play go well beyond just having fun. It's a great way to bond with your dog, it relieves stress, and it provides plenty of opportunities … [Read more...]
The Best Food Dispensing Toys For Dogs
Looking for an easy way to keep your dog busy and mentally stimulated? One of my favorite ways to keep my dog entertained is by using food dispensing toys. They keep her busy for 20+ minutes at a time, and they're a great way to give her some … [Read more...]
What To Do If Your Dog Is Bored With Their Toys
Did you know that dogs get bored with their stuff just like we do? Researchers tested them a few years back, and they found that when dogs were presented with two items -- one new and one old -- they show a strong preference for the new one. So if … [Read more...]
20 Fun Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Dog
Looking for something fun to get your dog for Christmas? You've come to the right place. Finding a gift that your dog will enjoy isn't too difficult (dogs are easy to please and awesome like that), but finding one that will last? Well that's … [Read more...]
3 Signs Your Dog is Bored (And What to Do About It)
Do you think your dog is bored? If you answered yes there's a pretty good chance they are. Like us, our dogs get bored when they're not given things to do throughout the day. But unlike us they're pretty limited in what they can do to entertain … [Read more...]
10 Easy to Make DIY Dog Toys
Have you been to the pet store lately? If so you probably noticed that dog toys aren't cheap. Not only that, but if your dog is anything like mine dog toys don't last. So instead of constantly buying my dog new toys I started making some of my … [Read more...]
What Resource Guarding Has Taught Me About Wanting New Stuff
Enjoy what you have. That's it. If I had to choose one big lesson I'm learning from Laika's resource guarding it's to keep it simple and enjoy what we already have. Why Do I Keep Buying These Things For My Dog? My dog fixates on dog bones & … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways to Increase Your Dogs Play Drive
Dogs, like us, are one of the only mammals that play well into adulthood. And while we may not think much of it the truth is dogs thrive on interactive play. Play is a great stress reliever, it's a hell of a workout, and it helps creates a strong … [Read more...]
59 Simple Life Hacks for Dog Owners
Over the years I've learned a few life hacks for dog owners. Some of it was learned by reading & research, but most of it was learned the old fashioned way -- through trial & error. So I thought it would be nice to write them down and share … [Read more...]
Are Squeaky Toys Too Stimulating For Your Dog?
I keep reading that squeaky toys can cause aggression, resource guarding, and predatory instincts in dogs. I've yet to see any of those behaviors with my dog, but they certainly create extremely high levels of excitement. Is it just innocent fun or … [Read more...]