The Fairy Dog Mother

29/09/2026

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29/09/2026

28/09/2026

Keep It Simple♥

26/09/2026

23/09/2026

Great advice here!

Five things I do every day to help my dogs regulate, use their brains and make better choices…

And no, walk them until they’re exhausted isn’t one of them.

1. Scatter feeds
I throw food into the grass, around the garden or across the floor and let them search for it. Sniffing, problem-solving and eating slowly can be far more enriching than simply handing them a bowl.

2. Scent work
I hide food or an object and ask them to find it. It gives their brain a genuine job and channels all that drive into something productive.

3. Play
Not just mindlessly throwing a ball. Tug, chase, food games and interactive play help build engagement, confidence and connection.

4. Patience work
Waiting at doors. Pausing before getting out of the car. Holding position while I put food down. Small, achievable moments that teach them they don’t have to act on every impulse immediately.

5. Capturing
I notice the behaviours I want more of and reward them when they happen naturally.

Choosing to settle.
Checking in with me.
Watching something without reacting.
Walking away.
Making a good decision without being told.

None of these things takes hours.

But, done consistently, they give my dogs appropriate outlets, help them regulate and make our everyday lives much easier.

You don’t always need a longer walk.

Sometimes, you need to start using their brain.

15/09/2026

14/09/2026

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