Canine enrichment strategies

What is enrichment? The term enrichment comes from the zoological world; enrichment meets animals’ needs to allow them to perform species-typical behaviors in healthy, safe, and appropriate ways. Canine enrichment is a strategy to help meet our dog’s needs so that they are not prone to frustration, boredom, and stress. Meeting our dog’s needs often […]

In today’s fast-paced world, pet guardians seek convenient and effective solutions to address their furry friends’ behavior issues. Whether you’re next door or in another country, remote dog training via Zoom has emerged as a practical and efficient way to tackle common problems such as potty training or aggressive behavior. In this blog, we’ll explore […]

Loving and caring for our dogs involves more than just the basics. We must delve deeper into understanding their unique requirements to meet their needs. Like humans, dogs have distinct needs, behaviors, and preferences. In this blog post, we explore the significance of comprehending your canine companion’s individual needs and how it plays a pivotal […]

Underdogs and Pet Waggin Dog Training Workshop shaping and clicker training

Even professionals can benefit from a refresher course in dog training. That’s why we recently partnered with Pet Waggin’ and hosted a dog training workshop just for their team. We met up in Long Beach’s beautiful El Dorado Park for a session that was as fun as it was educational. We’re going to share a […]

    Dogs are hunters and scavengers and naturally need to seek and search. Foraging is working to obtain food; this is often in our dog’s DNA. Many dogs forage and scavenge for food constantly, “e.g., counter surfing, scouring walks for food.” Even my dogs have been known to steal some food off the counter! […]