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If I Could Only Buy One Dog Food Puzzle..
If I could only buy one dog food puzzle, it wouldn’t be the easiest one. Here’s why challenge, guidance, and engagement matter more.

Carlos C.
Mar 214 min read


5 Food Puzzles Every Dog Should Own in 2026
Food puzzles are one of the simplest ways to support a dog’s mental health. In this post, I share five food puzzles I recommend every dog have access to in 2026, how to use them thoughtfully, and how GTA dog parents can try them through our enrichment rental library.

Carlos C.
Jan 184 min read


How the Brick Food Puzzle Keeps Your Dog Engaged and Fulfilled
Boost your dog’s mental engagement with the Brick Food Puzzle! Perfect for meals, snacks, and overcoming feeding challenges.

Carlos C.
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Product Review: Activity Matz Garden Game
A snuffle mat like this one can easily replace your dog's bowl (and I recommend you do) as a more engaging way for your dog to search and..

Carlos C.
Dec 4, 20232 min read


My Top 3 Favourite Dog Food Puzzles
Food puzzles are probably one of the best toys available for dogs. Especially when it comes to feeding time! So let's throw out the food..

Carlos C.
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Cheatsheet: Fun Enrichment Activities
Have you considered the following activities with your dog?

Carlos C.
Nov 11, 20231 min read


(Quick Answer) Why Does My Dog Bury Things?
Dogs love to! It's a common dog method to save an item for later use and a great way to burn some mental and physical energy..

Carlos C.
Aug 15, 20231 min read


(Podcast) #PetParentsAsk Ep. 5: Should I Leave My Dog Alone With a Food Toy?
I'm debating whether to get my dog a snuffle mat or food puzzle for when I go out. My dog figured out a puzzle toy way too quickly, and..

Carlos C.
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Is Your Dog a Picky Eater? 🤔 Try This!
Whether you have a young pup or an older dog, it’s good to know what tools and options you have to help him or her love nothing more than fe

Carlos C.
Jul 15, 20232 min read


(Quick Answer) How Can I Stop My Puppy From Biting?
The most important part about a bite, or any unwanted behaviour, is figuring out why it happened in the first place. I firmly believe that..

Carlos C.
Jun 24, 20232 min read


How to Stop Your Dog From Stealing Food From the Table
If you’re familiar with my take on dog training, you probably aren’t shocked if I start this blog post off by saying that to fix this..

Carlos C.
Jun 22, 20232 min read


(Quick Answer) 5 Reasons to Let Your Dog Sniff on Walks
1. It’s the dog version of scrolling through social media to see what’s up, who has been where, and what’s going on in the area.

Carlos C.
Jun 19, 20231 min read


#GuaranteedResults Do This If Your Dog Resource Guards
Resource guarding is a very common and normal behaviour for dogs. It's never done from a place of wanting to hurt others, but rather..

Carlos C.
May 31, 20234 min read


5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Dog's Toys
There's really no need to constantly buy new dog toys when you know just how to make the most of the ones you have!

Carlos C.
May 28, 20231 min read


How Can I Quickly and Safely Tire My Dog Out Daily?
Let's go over three ways I recommend you practice regularly with your dog to help him or her feel more mellow, relaxed, and tired!

Carlos C.
May 16, 20232 min read


5 Must-Have Dog Training Tools In 2023
There are so many products available to help you train your puppy or dog that it can make it tough to know where to begin. Here are 5..

Carlos C.
May 10, 20233 min read


Why Is My Dog Following Me Everywhere All of a Sudden?
Yes, at the top of the list is your dog loves you because you ARE their whole world! So that’s one of the reasons.

Carlos C.
May 8, 20232 min read


I’m Getting a Puppy! What Products Should I Get? (Under $500)
Getting a puppy? Wondering what you should go shopping for? Let’s go through a list of must-have puppy items (worth considering if you’re..

Carlos C.
May 3, 20238 min read


What commands should I teach my puppy?
Start with the basics and keep your training sessions short. The ideal scenario with commands or any cues you do with your dog is that they

Carlos C.
Apr 29, 20232 min read


My Thoughts on the Top 5 Feeding Amazon Best Sellers
Let's take a look at the top 5 best-selling feeding items on Amazon. It's interesting seeing what other pet parents are choosing and..

Carlos C.
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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