Pet behaviour advice, training tips, health and enrichment ideas.
by Sarah & Dolly the Frenchie from Ruffle Snuffle
In the USA Halloween is a much bigger event. From Baltimore’s BARCStoberfest to the Happy Howloween Contest at the Hotel Monaco Alexandria outside Washington, DC great prizes are on offer every year. – Theres’ the political pooch award, most glamorous get-up, best-dressed couple (pet and …
Tricks are so much fun and provide excellent mental and physical enrichment for your pets. Some are harder than others, so pick off the easy ones first. Here’s 100 to choose from. Even though it may specify a certain animal, a lot of these ideas …
Bringing home a rescue dog is no small task, it’s very likely that the pup you are offering a new life to has come from a previously very bad one. Make sure that you are aware as this is a huge responsibility and requires a …
One of the first things you are told when you get a new puppy is that you have to make sure you socialise the pup. But what does socialising a puppy actually mean? Is it a case of letting your puppy play with everyone and …
The term canine enrichment sounds a bit complicated, especially if you are new to dog owning but here at Ruffle Snuffle we are going to demystify it and give you some great ideas for enriching your dog’s life and environment. Canine enrichment, what is it? …
During the coronavirus lockdown, many people found themselves unexpectedly working from home with their dogs. For us, there are pros and cons about working from home but what about our canine friends? How can you avoid separation anxiety in your dog after lockdown? Dogs, generally, …
The news headlines are full of horror stories now about how many pets are being dumped as lockdown eases. The RSPCA is receiving over 40 calls a day as people return to work and abandon their new puppy from the last few months. Back in April …
There are a number of methods you can use to teach your dog not to jump up; they don’t need to be aversive or use physical tools. The hardest part (as with most behaviour work) is the consistency and dedication it takes of you and your family to work with your dog.
The Ruffle Snuffle mat is an enrichment activity designed to use your dogs greatest sense, their nose. The action of sniffing out a treat is hugely satisfying and self-rewarding for your dog ( just like barking, but not as noisy!).
Dolly’s Nightime Ritual Every night when I say goodnight to Dolly and turn out the light I tuck her in under a snuggle sack. As I leave the room I hear the rustle of my French Bulldog scooping up the sack into her preferred shape …
It’s usually at the top of the list of behaviours you would like to improve and there are a number of methods you can use to teach your dog loose leash walking. Here’s my favourite. It does take a lot of patience but well worth the results for …
