while you’ll likely need to address your dog’s anxiety in a number of ways, toys make excellent tools for soothing spot. if you notice signs that your dog is feeling anxious or stressed, you’ll want to decipher when and why your dog is feeling nervous. these toys work great for chompin’ or fetchin’, and they can also keep your canine calm and focused if you stuff ’em with a pooch-approved filling or kibble. petcube bites 2 allows you to monitor …

tips, stories, and reviews for people who love dogs, powered by rover.com, the world’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers. by researching the right accommodations, doing some pre-trip training, prepping all your dog’s supplies in advance, and leaving a detailed care plan, you can enjoy your holiday travels knowing your anxious dog is in great hands. my own dog radar has a long history of separation anxiety and reactivity. in that case, boarding your dog at the …

the dog twister is a level 3 dog puzzle. place the game on the floor and encourage your dog to seek treats. always start by letting the dog watch you fill the game with treats. leave some of the discs a little open for the dog to sense the smell and see the treats. if the dog understands what “paw” means you can say it and at the same time help the dog pull out one of the white handles …

puppy hour is a free supervised puppy playtime and social hour at central bark®. puppy hour is a ton of fun and it also provides a critical opportunity for puppies to get socialization during their “sensitive period” which is generally between 8 and 16 weeks of age. socialization is a process of preparing your dog to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places, and activities. we invite you and your puppy to attend as many sessions as …

ttouch helped to create a dialogue between the dog and practitioner. tellington-jones found the method to be very effective and in the 1980s began adapting it for working with other animals, including dogs, and ttouch was born. “ttouch is based on a mindful approach to working with the animals,” says frediani. “the touches get the dog to slow down and respond.” i witnessed a stressed border collie fall into a deeply relaxed state in a matter of minutes during a …