by design, they challenge your dog to use their natural animal instincts and a little creativity to dislodge the mini-prizes. the mushroom shape of this fun purple toy allows it to wobble unexpectedly, keeping your dog interested. there is no right and wrong way to play this game, but the idea is that your dog will turn the elements to get the treats. the compartments are easy to flip so your dog won’t get too discouraged and will continue playing …

this dog puzzle is a long-standing, paw-some tool for dog parents and dog trainers—it may even help beat unruly behavior and teach new skills to your furry friend. show your dog how the treat maze bobs and flips to release reward. shake it: after filling the treat maze, shake the saucer a little to move around the scent of the treats and to help your dog understand that tasty treats are waiting for them inside. there is no way to …

whether you’ve had a dog for a day or a decade, you know the following to be true: first comes a bored dog, then comes trouble. and toys that require your dog to think will be effective for longer. but that statement doesn’t quite represent the full picture. physical exercise is great and necessary for a dog, but it’s only half of the equation. to that end, we’ve found the most mentally stimulating puzzles for dogs. try adding one of …

not only can it be tricky to give proper hand signals, but you might accidentally drop a treat and throw off your pooch’s focus. training pouches that rely on a waist clip to attach right to your pants or belt don’t have a strap to contend with; these are ideal if you dislike restriction, or want something you can easily pop on and off. a waist strap also allows you to position the treat pouch wherever you’d like on your …

but after weeks upon weeks of 24/7 time together in a small apartment, i began to notice some behavioral changes—she would bark at my husband and i at 6:59 p.m. on the dot if we weren’t sitting on the couch watching tv. she would even stop dead in her tracks at the beginning of a walk and hustle me all the way home, just to make sure the three of us were all together. i knew i had to change …