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Tag: dog treats

cat mate timer feeder with 2 doors, 1 door closed and timer set, 2nd door open with red kong toy inside

DIY Automated Puzzle Toy Dispenser

Posted on: May 5, 2019 Last updated on: May 5, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 4
A number of years ago an amazing product came onto the market.  It was one that allowed a user to put into the machine a bunch of stuffed kong puzzle toys, then it would dispense the Kongs on timed intervals…
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2 purple and 2 red interactive food toys

KONG Cleaning 101

Posted on: February 4, 2019 Last updated on: February 4, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
I love interactive food toys for dogs. They can be great enrichment, good for boredom busting, and general fun for many dogs. I highly recommend them, and we have a basket in a kitchen cabinet filled with various interactive food…
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Garden Robber

Posted on: July 13, 2018 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Who me? I caught Tom red tongued, gently picking pea pods off the vines.  And here I was blaming the chipmunks!
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Set ‘Em & Forget ‘Em Dog Treats

Posted on: January 29, 2018 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
I think it’s safe to say, Tom and Zora both like treats.  And I use them a lot in training.  Lately our dog treat budget as been looking a bit wonky.  Treat prices are increasing significantly!  So I decided to…
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Perception

Posted on: January 3, 2018 Last updated on: January 3, 2018 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
I’ve been in dogs a long time, and more importantly I’ve worked in dogs a long time, and in a variety of capacities.  As such, I’ve seen a lot.  And worked with a lot.  For many years in private practice…
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Obese Dogs and Food Rewards

Posted on: November 4, 2017 Last updated on: November 4, 2017 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Every once in a while when I was teaching more (and sometimes still when out and about) people will say something like, “If I use food for training my dog will be obese!”  or “My dog loves food so much,…
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Happy 3 to Me!

Posted on: August 10, 2017 Last updated on: August 10, 2017 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Zora here and today it’s my birthday!!  MY Birthday!  Me me me Corgi dog ALL DAY!  It’s My Day!  Mum said so!  So as it’s my birthday I have many requests. First more breakfast!  What?  You say no!?  But it’s…
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Laughter in a Can

Posted on: August 8, 2017 Last updated on: August 8, 2017 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
We were in the grocery store a while back and my husband always likes to check the clearance rack.  Where a can of spray squeeze cheese was sitting on discount.  Shockingly he had yet to experience the hysterics of dogs…
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10 Ways to Exercise Your Dog when You're Exhausted

Posted on: June 14, 2017 Last updated on: June 14, 2017 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Whether you live with a chronic condition that causes fatigue as I do or you are exhausted after a busy day at work, your dog still needs exercise. Many people think exercise the dog = walk the dog. Well when…
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NADAC Agility trial – Gush!!

Posted on: April 29, 2017 Last updated on: April 29, 2017 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
We still have another day of trialing to go tomorrow, but today was SO AMAZINGLY AWESOME I just couldn’t wait to post.  I want to remember this feeling.  Awesome! Today, for the first time ever, we tried some bonus boxes. …
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