The White Dog Blog

When we walk our dogs, are they getting the chance to sniff? I mean, REALLY sniff?

Blind deaf Treasure uses her brick puzzle toy Mental stimulation is a vital aspect of your dog's overall happiness and quality of life. Dogs are intelligent creatures with curious minds and providing them with mental challenges is essential to prevent boredom, anxiety, and behavioral concerns. Let’s look at some ways you can enhance your dog’s mental well-being. Encourage curiosity and exploring: Giving your dog time and space to explore new environments is great mental exerc

Choosing enrichment for dogs with sensory differences (visually and/or hearing impaired).

When I was a child, “walking the dog” was a chore that I was assigned to do. If I wanted to have a dog, I needed to walk him every day. ...

Encouraging Play and Activity for Newly Blind Dogs When my dog Vegas suddenly lost his sight, his whole world changed. Dogs can do many things without their sense of sight, but when they start life sighted and then go blind, they are often confused and maybe even fearful when they can no longer see the world around them. This is what happened with Vegas. Vegas never had very good vision to begin with. He couldn't see a treat that fell on the floor. He couldn't see his to