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Why Do Dogs Dig? behavior modification canine enrichment dog behavior dog training Oct 06, 2021

The simple answer is that it is fun and enriching for your dog to dig.

Enrichment, defined loosely, is dogs' primal needs, even when they are inconvenient for humans. Primal needs for your dog can be anything from sniffing and digging to chasing. These habits can be more assertive in certain...

Fact or Myth: Should Dogs Sniff behavior modification canine enrichment decompression dog adventures let them sniff May 27, 2021

When I first began dog training, sniffing was taboo. I was taught to keep my dogs right beside me and make sure they "obey" every command. Five years ago, things were a lot different, and if your dog sniffed, they were corrected, or the leash got shorter. Suppose a dog does not have the...

The Best Canine Enrichment Toys behavior modification canine enrichment dog training Apr 14, 2021

The Best Canine Enrichment Toys

Enrichment is the act of your dog doing an innate ability, like forging, sniffing, and digging. Any dog can benefit from enrichment feeding and activities. It can get your dog excited about eating, alone time, or just help burn off some extra mental energy....

A-Z DOGS LLC was created to look at the whole dog for a successful and custom training program. Ruth has been in the dog professional career for eight-plus years and has experience with small and large breeds, behavioral, and reactivity. Ruth and her husband, Alan, love dogs and have three of their own. Oakley is a 5 yr old Akita and Cattle Dog Mix that they adopted. Zena is a Husky and Pitt mix that Ruth took in as an unruly puppy. Last but not least is the five-pound chihuahua that they rescued as well. We love empowering owners and their dogs to enjoy a stress-free life together.

The Best Canine Enrichment Toys

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