Ruffle Snuffle's Life with Pets
Pet enrichment experts, since 1996
Ruffle Snuffle's Life with Pets
Pet enrichment experts, since 1996
An anxious dog does not have to stay anxious. A systematic enrichment strategy can be used to help “reprogram” your dog’s brain. As your dog learns to engage in life in a calm and focused way, they will become more and more confident. Their anxious days will fall behind them, and you, their owner, can take pride in knowing that you helped your canine friend find his inner zen!
After 10 years (depending on your dog’s breed), your companion will start to show signs of ageing. In order to look after your senior dog you’ll need to make some adjustments to your lifestyle. Use these seven tips into consideration to make your companion as comfortable as possible.
Stuffable toys are a major part of any dog’s life. Well they should be. They present a great opportunity for our dogs to learn many self-rewarding behaviours whilst having a good workout. They fall into the category of food-based enrichment but your dog is also experiencing cognitive, sensory and environmental enrichment. Stuffables are a great canine enrichment activity.
Playing Tug of War is a great game for you and your dog and can be used as a positive reward in training where treats may not be appropriate, or liked, by your dog. The game is a great way for your dog to expel some pent up energy and if played by the ‘Golden Rules’ it teaches your dog how to have some self control and give you both a great bond. But does playing Tug of War make your dog aggressive?
Bubbles are great for dogs! Here are my top tips including a recipe for homemade bubbles. I bet your dog loves to chase after anything and everything? If so, you might find that bubbles serve as a great game and enrichment tool. Some of our canine companions love nothing better than to jump and snap at the bubble and watch them burst. While this all looks like innocent fun, is there a chance that this is actually dangerous for our pets, are bubbles safe for your dog to play with? Dog bubble games can be safe and fun with the …