there are lots of objectives when it comes to training your dog, but beyond the obvious skill and relationship building aspects to training, another advantage is that it challenges your dog and ultimately makes them smarter. hold a treat to your forehead or by your eye and ask your dog to look at you. make sure before exposing your dog to a new walking environment that it’s safe for both of you. use a more excited tone for “hotter” as …

you can use toys and play as an effective and easy way to train your dog. pro tip: if you’re in the beginning stages of teaching your dog to do a behavior, like sit, and using a toy as a reward, often the toy can be used as a lure just like food. to figure out what kind of play your dog finds fun and rewarding, do a “play test.” it can be really fun to give your dog body …

both the breed and age of your pet will play a role in determining what’s best. this interactive feed game, which has more than 8,500 five-star reviews on amazon, challenges dogs to find treats or small toys hidden in the grass-like pieces of a mat. this puzzle took him a good hour and a half to figure out the first time, and every time after that, he sits with it for about an hour. bonus: it has non-slip rubber feet …

well-made and suitable for training in the field, these toys enhance the overall training experience for you and your four-footer. about: beating training fatigue is easy with the goughnuts maxx 50 stick, a toy your pup can chew on it after each training session. durability is the biggest upside to this toy, with the heavy-duty rubber and size ideal for crate training or occupying your pup for extended periods of downtime during sessions. about: the starmark bob-a-lot is a topsy-turvy …

what is a snuffle ball and how can you use it to enrich your dog’s day-to-day life? well, it all starts with their nose… your dog’s nose is amazing! while you might smell the delicious scent of a fresh pizza that just popped out of the oven, your pup can smell each individual ingredient! when you’re on a walk, you often are looking around and observing the sights of the environment you’re in. the whole point of a snuffle ball …