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  • Toy test: grid snuffle mat

    Toy test: grid snuffle mat

    Today we tried one of the two unusual types of snuffle mats we bought at the Animla Event a couple of weeks ago. Result? It suits Grace very well because her sniffing style is (still) quite gentle but for Nell, who is more experienced it is a little bit too easy so it doesn’t keep Read more

  • Multilevel “find-it” game indoors

    Multilevel “find-it” game indoors

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  • Layering snuffle games

    Layering snuffle games

    Round 1: snuffle mat (or similar) under a blanket View this post on Instagram A post shared by BusyDoggies (@busy_doggies) Round 2: Putting a blanket over a Bustermat View this post on Instagram A post shared by BusyDoggies (@busy_doggies)   Read more

  • Toy review: K9 Connectibles

    Toy review: K9 Connectibles

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  • Thinking about choice

    Thinking about choice

    I’m a fan of giving dogs choice and have previously not quite understood nor agreed with people who say their dogs can’t handle choices. Reading this article, I understand a little better – or to be more accurate, I have a better grasp of the concept and vocabulary of choice, and where it is appropriate. Read more

  • “Why did you get a second busy dog?”

    “Why did you get a second busy dog?”

    A couple of days ago we bumped into a dog physiotherapist who used to treat Nell and she me why we decided to get a second busy dog. The question took me slightly by surprise and I didn’t have a good answer for her on the spot, but her question stuck with me so I Read more