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Toys and games are just one of many dog enrichment ideas that can keep a dog engaged and active.

5 Dog Enrichment Ideas to Keep Your Pup Entertained

Dog enrichment activities cater to your dog’s natural instincts to sniff, chew, forage, and more.
The best remote dog treat dispenser can play an important role in dog training.

The Best Remote Dog Treat Dispensers and How To Use Them

Remote dog treat dispenser can reward a dog even when you can’t (or don’t want to be) directly next to them. Remote rewarding can be useful to teach a wide variety of behaviors where the handler isn’t physically close to the dog, from driving forward in dog agility to building duration sit and down stays at a distance, to helping with door manners.
There are a variety of treat pouches available to dog owners. Which is the best dog treat pouch depends on whether you're hiking, walking, or training.

The 5 Best Dog Treat Pouches for Training, Hiking, and Dog Walks

Whether you have a nervous pup who needs lots of counter-conditioning or you just want to keep your dog’s recall sharp, carrying treats with you in a dog treat pouch is vital. You never know when a training opportunity will arise, and one of the best ways to positively reinforce your dog is with a tasty snack. We tested five popular options and came up with the best dog treat pouches and bags for hiking, training, and more. Read on for how we tested and our top picks:
A dog water bottle helps keep your hiking buddy hydrated and healthy on long hikes.

Best Dog Water Bottles for Hikes

You need to stay hydrated while hiking, and so does your dog! Giving your dog plenty of water while hitting the trails will ensure they stay cool and avoid heatstroke, especially in the hot summer months. That’s where portable dog water bottles come in. A dedicated dog water bottle will make it easy to carry your pup’s water and make it easier to offer them a drink more frequently.
The best dog water fountains can help ensure your dogs is continually well hydrated.

Water Fountains for Dogs

Pet water fountains offer a steady supply of fresh water and encourage drinking by attracting a dog’s attention with their sights and sounds. Some fountains filter impurities, and constantly circulating water maintains a cool temperature, which dogs enjoy. Fountains are convenient for dog owners, too, because they don’t require the frequent refilling that water bowls do.
Urine stains can be a challenge to remove from carpet without the appropriate cleaners.

How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of a Carpet

Canine urine combines ammonia, bacteria, hormones, and uric acid. As it breaks down, urine’s ammonia becomes more concentrated and releases mercaptan, a putrid-smelling gas. This is why it can be difficult to completely get dog urine smell out of carp
Bully stick holders prevent dogs from swallowing the last few inches of a bully stick.

Bully-Stick Holders Reviewed

There are two types of bully stick holder types: a vice type that clamps the bully stick in place, and a friction type that uses a rubbery material.
Microchipping a dog offers many advantages for locating the dog, and tracking health records.

5 Reasons to Microchip Your Dog

Microchipping your dog is a quick, easy, and inexpensive process and it is one-hundred percent worth it.
A dog walking bet can be a convenient alternative to holding a leash with your hand.

Dog Walking Belt Review: Hands Free Dog Walking

Hands-free dog walking belts are worn around the waist to provide a place to attach a dog’s leash so it doesn’t have to be hand-held. Some of these dog walking belts are as simple as a nylon strap with a single buckle fastener, one piece of adjustment hardware, and a lone D-ring where the wearer can use a carabineer or clip to attach the dog’s leash. Others offer padding, pockets, and multiple attachment points for dog leashes, and accessories
A medium sized brown dog with a puzzle throw in his mouth facing away from the camera.

The Best Dog Puzzle Toys

It may take some trial and error to find puzzles that will occupy your dog without discouraging him. Fortunately, there are a wide ranging variety, and they are inexpensive.
German pinscher running on special animal treadmill in dog fitness club

Dog Treadmill Choices

Working out on a dog treadmill can be a great excercise option during inclement weather, or the winter months when long walks aren't an option.
A dog owner next to their dog wearing a treat pouch.

Five Best Dog Training Treat Pouches

The most common reward is giving your dog a tasty treat. Unfortunately, holding treats in your hand or your pocket can lead to a sticky, crumbly mess. The best solution is a dog-training pouch.