utilizing the expertise of our certified training and behavior specialists we create mental stimulation and interactive play toys, training tools, and treats. the hands-on experience combined with vast technical knowledge allows us to bring you useful and unique products, as well as dog training and behavior solutions. these items can be used with starmark treats, or with portions from your dog’s regular meal to turn mealtime into playtime. these treats can be eaten as a snack, or use them inside …

starmark academy for professional dog trainers has class sessions of four, eight, and twelve weeks year round, and offers onsite housing. our school for dog trainers is a state approved trade school that offers certification in the science of dog training. the academy is listed with veterans vocational rehabilitation for chapter 31 benefits and is also ins approved for international students.

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both the breed and age of your pet will play a role in determining what’s best. this interactive feed game, which has more than 8,500 five-star reviews on amazon, challenges dogs to find treats or small toys hidden in the grass-like pieces of a mat. this puzzle took him a good hour and a half to figure out the first time, and every time after that, he sits with it for about an hour. bonus: it has non-slip rubber feet …

exercise and feed your dog with the fully adjustable wobbling bob-a-lot. i got this as an alternative to the kong wobbler. i wish it wobbled like the kong wobbler; it definitely doesn’t tip as easily and that was a lot of the fun for my dog. we love this toy in our household-it keeps our clever and easily bored pup occupied for as long as we need it to. needing a distraction and a positive for work-leaving time, i have …

i contacted lollypop farm, the humane society of greater rochester, and asked them what they needed. despite the efforts of volunteers and staff, the environment in a shelter is not natural and many animals feel uncomfortable and confused in their kennels. the only drawback is the cost for a lot of shelters. the entire line of busy buddy toys come in various sizes for our petite and extra large friends. rachael is a school psychologist with degrees from the university …