5 Benefits of Mental Stimulation for Dogs
While physical exercise is crucial for keeping dogs happy and healthy, mental stimulation plays an equally important role in their overall well-being. Dogs need to
Cats Can Fetch Too! Surprising Insights into Feline Play Behavior
We often think of fetching as a dog’s game, but recent research has shattered this misconception. A study led by Mikel Delgado from Purdue University’s
6 safety tips for dog toys
Playing with toys is important to your dog’s well-being and happiness. To guard against accidental injury, follow these six toy safety tips. Play is one
Backyard play for dogs
Looking for at-home ways to keep your dog fit, active and happy? These backyard play ideas will get him going! Play is very important to
How to keep your dog fit and happy during the COVID-19 lockdown
Your dog may be handling the COVID-19 lockdown better than you – especially since it means spending more quality time with his human! But he
6 alternatives to catnip cat toys
Is your cat allergic to catnip? Don’t fret! There are plenty of other cat toys to choose from. Catnip cat toys are a go-to for
The Pretentious Pooch calls attention to canine enrichment
Does your dog ever get bored? He could probably use some mental stimulation! Here’s how The Pretentious Pooch can help. Have you ever heard the
Play safety for dogs, young and old
To avoid injury and keep play fun, tailor the games your dog participates in to his age. Dog play is one of my favorite topics.
5 creative ways to exercise your dog without going on a walk
Bored of walking your dog multiple times a day? While regular strolls are a vital component of good health, it can be fun to mix
9 fun games to play with your dog
Play, play, and more play! We love our dogs, love spending time with them, and especially love to play fun dog games. Here’s a few
Dogs that don’t like to play
You’d think that dogs and play would go together like apples and cinnamon, and in most cases, they do. But depending on how a dog
Playing with your dog
Playing with your dog is an extraordinary way to build a wonderful relationship. Numerous studies have shown that a good play relationship also equals a
Calming games for a hyperactive dog
Over-excitement can be a problem if you can’t get your hyperactive dog to settle down. These 3 games help by rewarding relaxed behavior. Identifying a
Transforming behavior with games
From begging to pulling on the leash to getting overexcited during play, any dog can develop unwanted behaviors. Here are four common behavior problems and how
5 steps to greater enrichment
Circling through these five themes of environmental enrichment can help keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated as well as happy, content and well-behaved. As
How to make training fun with tricks and games
Tricks and games can teach your dog what he needs to know, while making training sessions more enjoyable and interesting for both of you. Does
Hosting a birthday party for your dog
Hosting a birthday party for your dog? Here’s how to ensure a celebration that’s safe and fun for everyone. Rex recently celebrated his sixth birthday.
Give treibball a try!
Treibball is a canine herding sport that’s taking the world by storm! Also sometimes referred to as urban herding, treibball (pronounced “try-ball”) is among the
Interactive play for cats
Daily interactive play is a great way to help keep your feline fit, svelte and content. If you’re like most cat lovers, you probably buy