🐶 What’s the best way to talk to your dog?

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• 🐶 What’s the best way to talk to your dog?

• What is doggo enrichment & why does it matter so much?🧠

• DIY dog enrichment toy - The Towel Tugger!

• Dogmum’s magic sorts her pup’s dining demands😀

• Into the Dogaverse…Punkin’ pooch.

OK..NOW WHAT? (your questions answered)
What’s the best way to talk to my dog?

As we all want to know how to best communicate with our wonderful pooches we wonder how we should approach talking to them.

Here are 8 tips to help you along:

1. The Hello Sniff: Allow your dog to sniff you as a way of introduction.

2. A Hands-Off Approach: Dogs prefer a non-invasive greeting, so skip the hugs & let them sniff you & choose the time when you’re both happy to snuggle.

3. Stay Quiet: Avoid using a high-pitched voice as pups can perceive it as a sign of weakness.

4. Avoid Eye Contact: Dogs may find direct eye contact intimidating, so it's best to avoid it unless you have already formed a friendly eye to eye bond.

5. A Scratch Behind Ears Please: Most dogs enjoy a gentle scratch behind the ears rather than a pat on the head.

6. The Right Choreography: Approach your dog from an angle rather than head-on to appear less threatening.

7. A Dog’s Eye View: Get down to your dog's level when interacting to show friendliness.

8. Yawn: Large yawns & gentle blinking can have a calming effect on your pooch

Communicating effectively with your dog is all about understanding their perspective & respecting their cues.

By using a calm & friendly tone, along with appropriate gestures, you can build a strong bond based on trust & companionship.

Happy chatting!🐶
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🌟 What is dog enrichment & why does it matter so much.🧠

🌟 Let’s spill the beans on the wonders of dog enrichment & how it can transform your doggo's life into a thrilling adventure! Here's a quick peek at what dog enrichment is all about:

• Mental Stimulation: Dive into the world of puzzles, interactive toys, & training exercises that challenge your dog's brainpower & keep them sharp as a tack.

• Physical Exercise: Explore activities like agility courses, fetch games & treasure hunts that get your pooch moving & grooving, promoting a healthier & happier lifestyle.

• Sensory Exploration: Delight your pup's senses with new scents, textures, & sounds through activities like sniffing games, sensory boxes, & outdoor adventures that ignite their curiosity. Doggos love a walk that includes time for a mind stimulating ‘sniffari’.

So, why is dog enrichment so important? Well, think of it like this - when your pup plays & explores, they feel like they're in a magical wonderland where everything is exciting & full of surprises, & that makes them happy.

Also, dog enrichment by stimulating their brains, is a simple, inexpensive & safe way to protect your pooch from age-related mental decline.

Plus, all this fun stuff helps them relax, feel less worried, & helps build a strong bond with you, their best buddy.

Just like how you love having fun, playing games, & learning new things, your pup loves it too! Dog enrichment is a sharing secret ingredient to making your dog's life as awesome as it can be! 🐶💫

🌟DIY enrichment toy - The Tugger Towel.🐕

How about some easy DIY enrichment😀 Let's make a Tugger Towel enrichment toy using some old towels for some stimulating pup adventure!

Supplies:

• Old towels

• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut three strips of towel, around 4 inches (10cm) wide & at least 12 inches (30cm) long. Also, cut two smaller strips, about 1 inch (2.5cm) wide & 6 inches (15cm) long.

2. Gather the three larger towel strips & tie them together at one end using a small strip. Then, braid the three towel strips & secure the other end with the second small strip.

3. Time to play with your pup! This toy is perfect for a game of tug-of-war. You can even hide small treats inside to keep your pooch entertained foraging & sniffing them out.

Always keep your dog supervised when playing with toys & if any toy starts to come apart throw it away to avoid anything being swallowed.

 Stay tuned for more DIY four-legged fun to enrich your pup’s mind!🐶🧠

PAWSE TO REMEMBER

Clean a doggo’s food bowl daily best with soap, water then dry. As dogs like us are living beings with bodies affected by bacteria & other germs that might grow in their bowls & eating areas.

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OH MY DOG
Doggo’s dining demands can’t match Mum’s masterchef magic😀

Adorable German Shepherd Abby is a demanding canine connoisseur when it’s meal time but Dogmum Tara has it all worked out!

Just when we think we might know how our pooches think they can always surprise us in the funniest ways…& we love them even more for it.💗

Watch & enjoy this feelgood fun.

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🐶FACT or FLUFF??...Answer.  FLUFF

Dogs can remember by a face as well as a scent with their super sniffers.

DOGGO DATES

• May National Pet Month

• May Chip Your Pet Month

• May Pet Cancer Awareness Month

• May Responsible Animal Guardian Month

• May Pet Sitter Safety Month

• May 5-11 Be Kind To Animals Week

• May 6-12 Dog Anxiety Awareness Week

• May 8 Animal Disaster Preparedness Day

• May 11 National Dog Mom’s Day

• May 14 International Chihuahua Appreciation Day

It’s a super big month of special days in May. A great month for everyone to get pup active, show the love & give thanks.🙂💗

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