Dogs deserve to play. Each dog or puppy I board and train has a different interest. Pups and dogs like to fetch, dig, chase, be chased, hunt, bury, tug, hoard, chew, bark, find, shred, and combinations of all of these and more. One of my dogs likes to squeak toys. The squeaking sound emulates the sound of prey when it’s been caught. I don’t know if that’s what’s turning him on because he oftentimes watches the rabbits dart through our {Read More}
Crocs as Shoes and as A Dog Toy
April 21, 2021 By
This Mini Doxie puppy dog named Bean, graduated the Outsmarting Dogs board-and-train camp with honors. He taught us, too, that the favored shoe of the trainer, Crocs, can be the spitting image of a dog toy!
Playing With Your Dog
February 2, 2021 By
Keeping your dog healthy both physically and mentally requires time, energy, and joy. Find out what types of games your dog likes to play, then go forth and play. Here is a little bit of some fun I had with my dogs. ———- To send your dog to the Outsmarting Dogs board-and-train camp for motivational learning or for a board-only stay, contact us with your dog training, behavior modification wish list or board-only timeframe with dates to get started. ———- {Read More}
On The Lookout For Good Dog Toys
January 17, 2017 By
You never know what kind of toy your dog will like, dislike, or will become his favorite, so it’s good to keep a lookout for toys with new flavors, textures, sound-makers, shapes, uses, and mojo. Have some fun and try them out! If your dog gives paws up, yay! If not, donate the rejects to your local shelter or swap them with your friends. That old saying, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure,” applies to other species, too! Recycle {Read More}
Poodle Sammie’s Toy Box Caper
January 14, 2017 By
Sammie's Toy Box Caper from Helen Verte Schwarzmann, CTC on Vimeo. Sammie has his eye on a certain peanut butter flavored Nylabone toy in the big dogs' toy box. Determined little guy that he is, 10-year-old Sammie's figuring out the way to that toy. Senior dogs are full of life. Give them the opportunity to prove it and they will. outsmartingdogs.com Helen Verte Schwarzmann Contact me Certified in Training and Counseling Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed Certified Trick Dog Instructor {Read More}
