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The best dog snuffle mats offer a balance of engagement, stimulation, and ease of cleaning.

5 Best Snuffle Mats for Dogs

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Dogs are natural foragers, the best snuffle mats can give your dog a good outlet to practice this instinctual behavior.
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

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Dog enrichment activities cater to your dog’s natural instincts to sniff, chew, forage, and more.
The best toys for puppies offer a range of options for engagement like smells, chewing, or tugging.

Best Toys for Puppies

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A good teething toy should be safe, durable, and appropriately sized for your puppy’s breed and age. Soft but resilient materials, such as rubber, nylon, or silicon, are ideal for massaging sore gums without damaging new teeth.
Knowing how to entertain your dog at home whether you're working or on a rainy is an important life skill.

How To Entertain Your Dog at Home

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Work hours mean very little to my young, extremely energetic dog. While I’m fixated on my computer screen, she’s hanging around getting bored. It can be a challenge to figure out what to do to keep a dog happy and engaged when you—and the dog—are stuck at home.
Walks and other activities are good mental stimulation for dogs.

The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Dogs

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Dog or human, nobody likes being bored. While some boredom is inevitable—this is, after all, real life we’re talking about—proper mental stimulation for dogs...
Dog black Friday deals offer you the chance to save on the dog gear you use every day.

The Best Black Friday Deals for Dogs 2025

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The best dog Black Friday deals are the sales on products you’d buy regardless of a deal. Think dog food, dog treats, poop bags, and grooming products. It’s also a good time to grab a new dog bed if your pup’s bed is getting less supportive and a great time to try out new enrichment toys at a discount.
Catnip doesn't do much for most dogs. Rarely, a few dogs may experience a mild sedative effect.

What Does Catnip Do to Dogs?

Catnip seems to have a mild sedative effect on a few dogs, but I wouldn’t recommend it to calm a dog on the 4th of July! If you decide to expose your dog to catnip, try a small amount of dried crushed plant or fresh crushed leaves.
Long term shelter dog behavior can differ from dogs who have never been to a shelter, or only stayed short term.

What To Expect When Adopting a Long-Stay Shelter Dog

Adopting a dog who has been a long-term resident at a shelter can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Long stints in an animal shelter...
There are several ways of gauging whether or not the pavement is too hot to walk your dog.

Is the Pavement Too Hot to Walk My Dog?

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Dog walks are the highlight of the day for most dogs. But what about when it’s hot and humid, with the sun beating down on that black asphalt? How do you know if it’s safe to walk your pup then?
Puppy separation anxiety is the beginning of separation anxiety, and how you handle it will determine how your dog deals with your absence as an adult.

Puppy Separation Anxiety

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How do you help a puppy with separation anxiety? Well, note that true separation anxiety in a puppy would be rare. Most puppies suffer...
A small brown puppy sleeping through the night in his bed.

How to Get a Puppy to Sleep Through the Night

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Puppies sleep schedules are irregular. Exercise, dimming lights, and companionship are great ways to get a puppy to sleep through the night.

The Best Food Dispensing Dog Toys

We still love the basic Kong toy, as well as the variety of other toys made by Kong. But we have to admit, we also love many of Kongs competitors in the food-stuffable toy category. In fact, there are so many its hard to even have favorites anymore! But at a minimum, we think you should be aware of how many options are available to you and your dog today, so you can select the ones that are best suited to your own dogs needs and wants.