Puppy playground

Tip #3: Challenge puppies and energetic breeds with a backyard ball pit or agility equipment.

When I train young puppies in my home, my goal is to introduce them to as many new sights, sounds, textures, experiences, surfaces, places, people, smells and things as possible. To help socialize them, I built a puppy jungle gym. These are easy to put together with a few supplies from your local hardware store and creativity is key when choosing items to hang from the bars. My kids helped me pick out fun items from the dollar store - things that make noise, are bright colors, have soft…

When we moved into our home this past September, we knew we wanted to renovate our yard into a sensory paradise for our two dogs, Bindi and Rosie.Our yard isn't huge, so we planned to use of every square inch and make the most out of what we had into sensory garden.Here's how I planned what elements to add into our Sensory Yard, and I hope it inspires others on how they can do the same!PART 1: THE SENSESThe senses. 5 unique, ever-present groupings that completely affect how we interpret the…

A dedication ceremony recently was held at the organization's center to unveil a puppy...

Dog-friendly landscaping tips to create a landscape that will accommodate your fur babies without having to sacrifice on the beautiful landscape of your dreams.

You may be wondering whether or not you should put your pooch in a dog play pen, and what advantages and benefits there are to doing so. There are many different reasons why you may be considering the idea, so let’s explore some tips, benefits, or...

This week's batch of 18 projects includes a 24-foot bridge over a creek, a tire-climbing tower for rescued dogs and a pair of outdoor sensory stations.