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The Stigma of Using Treats (AITA?)

Alright y’all, am I the asshole? I went to see a mobile vet with my newly adopted dog, Eden. He was (and still is) cute,

October 1, 2024 No Comments

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For the Benefit of Mister Pete: Creating a Sensory Garden in a Small Backyard

Petey the Wondermutt climbs a small tower of tires and nudges some rocks around with his snout, inhaling deeply. “Be careful, bud,” I tell him

September 16, 2024 4 Comments

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Agency in the Life of a High Management Dog

We know that safety (being protected from harm) and security (FEELING protected from harm) are both categories of enrichment. As someone who lives with a

September 9, 2024 No Comments

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Is My Dog Really a Jogger?

It’s summer time, the sun is out, I live near a 2-ish mile long lake that attracts loads of walkers and runners, and I can’t

June 24, 2024 No Comments

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Contrafreeloading: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Its Role In Enrichment

A few weeks ago, I made this post for our Instagram page showing an example of contrafreeloading in my bird room. In the video, the

June 10, 2024 No Comments

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June Enrichment Challenge: The Proof is in the Practice

It’s not uncommon for me to hear a pet parent say “Fluffy is able to respond to cue ‘Touch’ inside, but as soon as we

June 3, 2024 No Comments

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You Can Look But Please Don’t Touch

You’ve invited a dog into your home to live with you. Hooray! Or you’ve shared your home with a dog/s for awhile now. Hooray again!

May 27, 2024 2 Comments

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Is My Dog a Daycare Dog?

The offerings from daycares range widely from indoor/outdoor play options, to swimming pools, to nature walks, to agility equipment, and more! With this wealth and

April 15, 2024 No Comments