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Tips & training for curious dogs

Training, enrichment ideas and puppy tips, all tried and tested with Lillie. Short reads to keep your dog busy and learning.

Lillie next to the Cherry Jam snuffle toy with its lilac gingham lid
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Are snuffle toys good for dogs?

Yes, snuffle toys are good for most dogs. Find out what sniffing does for your dog, which dogs they suit best and how to get started at home.

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Lillie the Maltipoo napping in a fluffy beige dog bed

Is sniffing tiring for dogs?

Yes, sniffing can tire a dog out more than you'd expect. Here's why nose work is so tiring, how long a session should last...
Lillie the Maltipoo pulling a strawberry out of the Strawberry Jam enrichment toy, next to a light bulb drawing

Brain games for puppies: easy ideas to start with

Simple brain games for puppies that you can play at home. Short, easy and fun ideas that help your puppy learn to use their...
Lillie the Maltipoo smiling next to a yellow rubber duck squeaky toy

Dog toys without a squeaker: why quiet toys work

Looking for dog toys without a squeaker? Find out why some dogs (and owners) prefer quiet toys, and which alternatives keep your dog just...
Lillie the Maltipoo looking up, with a thought bubble of a tennis ball, autumn leaves and a dog biscuit

Building focus: keeping a clever little dog's attention when it counts

Build your small dog's focus with the engagement game, the 1-2-3 game and kerb pauses. Short, reward-based exercises for at home and on walks.
Lillie, an apricot Maltipoo in a grey knitted jumper, sitting next to a paw print with the number 5

The first five commands every clever little dog should know

Start with five basics: name, sit, down, stay and look at me. Step-by-step, reward-based training with small-dog tips and the most common mistakes.
Lillie the Maltipoo running on her lead through a meadow full of yellow buttercups

Loose-leash walking for small dogs (without dragging or being dragged)

Stop the pulling with one rule: a tight leash means we stop. Harness tips, step-by-step practice and a 4-week plan for walking a small...

Put that nose to work

The Strawberry Jam enrichment toy has three levels, so it grows with your dog.

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