Roundup 85: Top Dog Articles, Videos & Deals of the Week
LAST UPDATED ON DECEMBER 3, 2016 BY PUPPY LEAKS
I’ve put together some of my favorite dog-related articles from this week, ranging from the impressive skills of dogs in chemical detection to heartwarming stories about shelter dogs. I hope you find them as interesting and enjoyable as I did. And even though I missed National Mutt Day, there’s no reason we can’t celebrate our beloved mutts every day!
Favorite Dog Articles of the Week
– Less is More (When it Comes to Training) | Patricia McConnell
This great article talks about feeling overwhelmed with training information and suggests that taking it slow and focusing on one thing at a time can lead to better results and consistency.
– Playtime After Training Improves a Dog’s Memory | Companion Animal Psychology
New research suggests that incorporating playtime, like a game of tug or fetch, after a training session can boost your dog’s memory.
– Dogs Teach Bomb-Sniffing Machines New Tricks | Scientific American
This fascinating article looks at the development of bomb-sniffing machines and explains how dogs—nature’s best chemical detectors—are helping to improve current technology.
– Puppy Tracking – What Age Should Training Start? | MY GBGV Life
A great article and video that discuss starting scent tracking with your pup and why it’s beneficial to begin early, especially if your dog enjoys it.
– Former K-9 Flash Inspires Her Human to Help Other Retired Police Dogs | Dogster
A sweet story about the incredible potential of shelter dogs, featuring a special dog named Flash who inspired her owner to start a nonprofit that supports retired police dogs.
Favorite Dog Videos of the Week
– Fringe feels pretty sweet indeed…
– Tilly’s Incredible Journey
– Bath time can be pretty fun.
Favorite Dog Deals of the Week
– StarMark Bob-A-Lot Interactive Dog Toy in Small – 20% off on Amazon
– Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste Beef Flavor – 35% off on Amazon
– PetSafe Easy Walk Front Clip Harness – 33% off on Amazon
– Only Natural Pet is offering free shipping until Dec 19 with code HOLIDAY
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