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Fun activities and games to help your dog get the most out of life.

 
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8 Ways to Switch Up Your Dog Walks
8 Ways to Switch Up Your Dog Walks

Whether your walks could use a refresh because they are stressful or just getting stale, here are a few things to try to make walks fun for everyone.

What I Pack for Summer Hikes with My Dogs
What I Pack for Summer Hikes with My Dogs

Here’s exactly what I pack to take my dogs hiking in the summer. You and your dog might have different preferences and needs, but hopefully this makes a good starting point to help you feel confident and prepared to take your dog on outdoor adventures!

Giving Baby Food for Busy Projects
Giving Baby Food for Busy Projects

Baby food makes super convenient, delicious, and healthy snacks for dogs! It makes a perfect busy project, something to give your dog to keep them occupied and having fun.

How to Use a Long Leash
How to Use a Long Leash

Long leashes are awesome tools to help with training dogs to be responsive off leash and to give them more space for exploration and enrichment on walks. I love them!

But using them in a way that is safe and not super frustrating can be more challenging than you might think. This post share tips and techniques for managing long leashes on walks, hikes, and during training sessions, so you and your dog can have a great time together.

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Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble Review

We give the PetSafe Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble 4 out of 5 stars. Experienced puzzlers will love the fun, unpredictable roll. You will love how easy to clean and durable it is.

Kong Wobbler Review
Kong Wobbler Review

Here’s our review of the Kong Wobbler, a durable puzzle whose ease of use will make it one of your go-to food puzzles for any dog. We are giving it 5 out of 5 stars! The Kong Wobbler is particularly well suited for dogs who are hard on toys, who eat a dog food that has large pieces, or who don’t like to work too hard on food puzzles.

Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball Review
Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball Review

We give the Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball 3 out of 5 stars. It’s affordable, quiet, and easy to fill but has a few drawbacks. We’re tough graders at hazeldog, so 3 out of 5 stars means that we think this is a solid choice for the right dogs, just not great for every dog.

Outward Hound Fun Feeder Review
Outward Hound Fun Feeder Review

We give the Outward Hound Fun Feeder a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for its versatility. It’s simple enough for puzzle newbies but can be made harder for puzzle pros. Plus, you can put wet food, home cooked food, and supplements in it.

What are Dog Food Puzzles?
What are Dog Food Puzzles?

An introduction to dog food puzzles, a fun and enriching way to feed your dog’s meals. When it comes to enrichment for dogs, feeding your dog’s meals from puzzle feeders is the easiest way for you to add mental stimulation and fun to their day. Filling and cleaning them takes almost no more work than feeding from a regular bowl. And depending on the dog and the puzzle you choose, you’ll add 10-60 minutes of fun to their day, every day

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