Some days, I don’t like my dog, and that’s my superpower!
Having a dog isn’t always the picture-perfect scene we imagine—strolling through the countryside with your dog running off-leash,...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Apr 23
- 4 min
My dogs made me unpopular
Something struck me when out walking my younger dog faith earlier. She has inadvertently made me unpopular with some of the other dog...
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Tamsin at DTD
- May 31, 2023
- 3 min
Is your dog drowning and are you the one making them?
First of all what on earth am I talking about? Well, flooding is a training technique often used by balanced trainers. When I say...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jan 30, 2021
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.......Number Twenty Eight
Living in England we often get a fair amount of rain but this doesn’t have to stop you getting out and about and entertaining those dogs....
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jan 29, 2021
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.......Number Twenty Seven
Confidence courses are great for puppies but also adult dogs. It’s important that we teach our dogs to accept new things. This may be...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jan 27, 2021
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.......Number Twenty Six
Paddling pools aren’t just for putting water in! Creating a ball pool for your pooch is a great form of enrichment. Not only does it help...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jan 23, 2021
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide........Number Twenty Five
Presents aren’t just for Christmas and birthdays! Wrapped items are great enrichment for dogs, especially those dogs whose natural drive...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jan 22, 2021
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide........Number Twenty Four
If you don’t live close to the beach or live in a climate where snow is a possibility don’t worry! Simply taking your dog somewhere new...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jan 20, 2021
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide Number Twenty Two
The beach is a fantastic place to go to explore with your pooch. Pebbles, sand, rocky outcrops and sand dunes all add a variety of...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide......Number Twenty One
If you have ever owned a dog you'll know they are pretty good at jumping up and putting their paws on things. Whether that be on you, on...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Aug 24, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.....Number Twenty
Most people leave dog toys laying around the house. They then wonder why dogs steal shoes and other items we don't want them to and have...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Aug 15, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.......Number Nineteen
Great hot weather fun for you and your pooch! All you need is a paddling pool, some water and some tasty treats. Fill the pool up,...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Aug 13, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide....Number Eighteen
Great for warmer days and for dogs that enjoy balls and splashing around. They don't have to be brave enough to swim, just paddling is...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.....Number Seventeen
Once again an easy way of providing your dog with some enrichment with an object that otherwise would go in the bin. Plus, it saves me...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.....Number Sixteen
Taking scatter feeding to the next level and reusing items that you have around the house. Recycling is something we all do, but before...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Feb 18, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.....Number Fifteen!
The easiest of all the enrichment ideas. Scatter feeding. No prep, nothing to clear up after. Incredibly quick and easy. It uses your...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Feb 11, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide.....Number Fourteen
Another item that we tend to discard without thinking. Cardboard envelopes! Dead Easy. 1) Open 2) Fill with kibble of treats 3) fold the...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Feb 5, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide......Number Thirteen
Plastic bottles can be a great form of enrichment for our pups. Super easy and quick! 1) Grab your plastic bottle. Remove the cap and the...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jan 26, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide....Number Twelve
Toilet Rolls as we have explored before are great for mental enrichment. Here is another useful way of using something that otherwise...
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Tamsin at DTD
- Jan 22, 2020
- 1 min
Enrichment Guide......Number Eleven
Another super simple enrichment technique. 1) Grab a towel and lay it out 2) Sprinkle your dogs kibble or treats over it. 3) Place your...
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