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40 minute meals

Posted on: May 14, 2020 Last updated on: May 14, 2020 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Keeping Tom and Zora entertained is taking a bit of creativity. We walk, we train, and then they dejectedly lie around the office while the humans work. As a consolation for their humans being on the computer for so long,…
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black and white corgi with a green and brown octopus toy wrapped around her head

Home, Home all the time

Posted on: April 1, 2020 Last updated on: April 1, 2020 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
With the many closures of non-essential businesses, businesses shifting to work from home, and school closures, many of our dogs are suddenly finding their people home, home all the time.  While this might be exciting and fun at first, having…
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Bassett hound sniffs in the dirt

“Get It” vs “Find It” cues

Posted on: July 21, 2019 Last updated on: July 21, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
“Get It” and “Find It” cues can be incredibly helpful for teaching dogs about when a reward is coming and how it will be delivered.  Differentiating between the two types of cues, also gives your dog a wealth of information…
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black and white corgi with a yellow toy

What Does Your Dog Do for Fun?

Posted on: June 6, 2019 Last updated on: June 6, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
What does your dog do for fun?  When left to their own devices, what activities or behaviors does your dog initiate for enjoyment, relaxation, silliness, fun? Why does it matter? I think it matters what our dogs do for fun…
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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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Snow Day Survival Strategies

Posted on: March 7, 2019 Last updated on: March 7, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 6
This winter our weather patterns have been a tad unusual for sure. As a result the panic calls have been coming in March instead of the more typical January. The panic calls that occur often like clockwork about 2-3 days…
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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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Freestyle Shaping

Posted on: January 3, 2019 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Materials: 1 kitchen chair 1 bored corgi in need of entertainment Handful of dog kibble or small treats 1 tired human 1 comfortable sitting place for tired human preferably warm and with cozy blankets Goal: entertain corgi in silliness and…
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Tick Patrol

Posted on: February 21, 2018 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Tick Patrol reporting for duty! One of the draws for me to Magpie Ducks is their known foraging tendencies.  They’ll eat just about any bug they can get their beaks on.  Last year I watched one of them crunch an…
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Bassett hound sniffs in the dirt

Hanging with Dogs and Ticks

Posted on: February 20, 2018 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Because you know 65’F in mid February in New England is totally typical. So the creepy crawlers are out with a vengeance. That said besides the ticks, it is a lovely day to hang with the crew in the yard…
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