The Dog Blog

If you're a dog parent struggling to give your pup enough mental and physical exercise - especially indoors - treasure hunts might be the activity you need. This simple activity has helped countless dogs (and their humans) find calm, focus, and fulfillment without complicated training or expensive equipment. My foster dog, Lacy, does a treasure hunt in the bedroom on a cold, snowy day Who This Is For Treasure hunts are perfect for dog parents navigating specific challenges: d

A snuffle box is supposed to be a fun, enriching activity for dogs - a way to encourage natural foraging behavior and provide mental stimulation. But new objects, strange textures, unexpected noises, and limited visibility can turn what’s supposed to be a fun food-finding game into a stressful situation. So what do you do, if your dog is scared of it? Lacy, my foster dog, feeling a little wary of this new snuffle box. Don't worry, we followed the steps in this post and got he

If you're reading this, chances are you care deeply about your dog's wellbeing. Maybe the weather has turned brutal. Maybe your dog struggles with reactivity and outdoor walks feel like navigating a minefield. Maybe you're dealing with an injury - yours or theirs - that makes regular long walks impossible. Or maybe your dog is bouncing off the walls despite those daily walks, and you're wondering what else they need. My dog, Minnie, looking outside at the snow and giving me a

When you hire a professional dog trainer, you're hoping for transformation. You imagine your reactive dog calmly walking past other dogs, your anxious puppy settling peacefully in their crate, your overexcited jumper greeting guests with all four paws on the floor. What you don't expect are the disappointments, confusion, and sometimes guilt that can come with the training process itself. These are the problems with hiring a dog trainer that we should talk more about. The Une