Your Dog’s Body Language and Subtle Signals. Life can be stressful—even for our dogs. Reducing stress is important to learning, and to life. Stress and anxiety interfere with learning and can lead to behavioral problems. When we recognize and respond to signs of stress in our dogs, they are more comfortable, better able to cope, […]
I’m a Proud “Dog Nut”
I am a dog nut. I think I have always been nutty about dogs—even when I was in Grammar School. I grew up pre-busing when we walked to school. (My dad used to tell us how easy we had it. in his day they “walked two miles barefoot in the snow, uphill both ways.”) In […]
Easy Activity – Snuffle Mat
A toy to keep your dog entertained. Do you have a snuffle mat for your dog? The snuffle mat consists of fleece strips tied on to a rubber mat with holes in it. The loose ends of the fleece are on top and provide the hiding spots for the treats A Snuffle Mat toy provides the dog with an opportunity to […]
