Having a variety of food toys available for your dog is a good thing. Why? Dogs need mental stimulation, and unless they’re playing or training with their guardians, they need something to challenge their capacities the other hours in the day. That is, when they’re not catching up on their beauty sleep. Dogs need brain games, and because dogs are predators, most self-rewarding toys will be about food and to get that food out. The TreatStik is a food toy {Read More}
Sensitives
February 18, 2014 by
Some of us are more sensitive than others. Some of us are so sensitive that we sense what others never even notice. And some dogs are like that. Take for example the girl on your left, Luna. She came with that name. Coincidentally, there was a full moon on the night I picked her up. Luna’s got special sensing gifts. For one thing, it’s really interesting how she’ll notice an insect or lizard on the ceiling when none of my {Read More}
February 14
February 14, 2014 by
By Helen Verte Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, Certified Trick Dog Instructor Happy Valentine’s Day from Love Wags A Tail Dog Training
Don’t Be Cruel
February 12, 2014 by
There was some good news that came out of the controversial Farm Bill that the U.S. Senate recently passed. That is anyone who knowingly attends an organized animal fight will face penalties of Federal law. In this case, up to one year in prison for the violators. In addition, if anyone brings a child to participate in the viewing of these horrific events, the time spent in jail increases up to a possible three years. This includes cock fights, dog {Read More}
Luigi’s 12th Birthday
February 5, 2014 by
Today was my Luigi’s 12th birthday. We started it off right and the way he wanted, playing fetch with one of his favorite toys, the Goughnut. It’s a tough rubber toy that has lasted a couple years. He ate breakfast, took a nap, and then joined me on some errands. He’s not exactly fond of taking rides, but he doesn’t object. Now a days, it’s a little harder for him to jump into the truck, and as a matter of {Read More}
