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What to do with a dog indoors.

Top 10 Winter Enrichment Activities to Keep Your Dog Mentally Stimulated Indoors (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on January 15, 2025January 22, 2025 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in enrichment

Pet enrichment is so important for a pet's well-being. Dogs and cats are very smart and engaged animals that need activity and mental stimulation in order to thrive. I'm a huge fan of feeding a dog out of a food toy, particularity if that dog is a puppy, adolescent, or active dog breed. These dogs need as much enrichment as possible just to keep them out of trouble. ;)

Dog and Cat Enrichment, Activities and Puzzle Toys is Key to a Good Relationship

Posted on January 29, 2017June 20, 2023 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in Pet BehaviorTagged cat activities, cat enrichment, cat games, cat puzzle toys, dog activities, dog enrichment, dog friendly activities, dog games, dog puzzle games, dog puzzle toys, dog puzzles, pet enrichment, puzzle toys for dogs

Teaching a dog fun tricks

How to Teach Your Dog the Names of Toys and Objects (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on February 12, 2025February 19, 2025 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog training, UncategorizedTagged advanced dog training, best brain games for dogs, canine enrichment activities, cognitive games for dogs, DIY dog enrichment, dog brain games, dog toy name training, dog training games, dog trick training, easy dog tricks, engaging dog activities, fun tricks for dogs, fun ways to train, how to mentally stimulate a dog, how to teach a dog toy names, how to train a dog to fetch specific toys, improve dog intelligence, interactive dog training, mental enrichment for dogs, naming toys dog training, positive reinforcement training, smart dog tricks, teach dog toy names, teaching dog object names, training your dog to recognize objects

Do dogs grieve

Do Pets Grieve? Helping Your Pet Through the Loss of a Companion (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on January 31, 2025February 5, 2025 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, Pet BehaviorTagged do animals understand death, do cats grieve, do dogs grieve, do pets grieve, do pets miss each other, helping a pet after loss, how to comfort a grieving pet, how to help a cat after losing a friend, how to help a dog after losing a friend, how to help a grieving pet, losing a pet companion, natural remedies for pet grief, pet bereavement, pet grief remedies, pet grief signs, pet grief support, pet loss and surviving pets, pet mourning behavior, saying goodbye to a pet, signs of grief in pets

Teaching a dog to be calm

How to Teach Your Dog or Puppy to Relax and Be Calm | Dog Relaxation Tips (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on January 2, 2025January 8, 2025 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behaviorTagged calm dog environment, calm dog training, dog behavior training, dog calming methods, dog relaxation techniques, dog relaxation tips, dog training for relaxation, how to calm a dog, natural dog care, puppy relaxation, relaxing your dog, stress-free dog, teach dog to relax

Cat enrichment benefits

Why Your Kitten is So Active and How to Keep Them Out of Trouble (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on November 21, 2024November 27, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in Pet BehaviorTagged Benefits of interactive play for kittens, Best ways to bond with a kitten, How to keep a kitten busy, How to play with a kitten, How to prevent kitten boredom, How to stop kittens from getting into trouble, How to tire out a kitten, Kitten enrichment activities, Kitten hunting instincts and play, Kitten play behavior, Kitten playtime schedule, What to do if my kitten is too hyper, When is the best time to play with a kitten, Why is my kitten so active, Why kittens need exercise, Why kittens need playtime

Managing Dog Obsessive Behaviors

Understanding and Managing Compulsive Behavior in Dogs (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on August 26, 2024September 4, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, dog trainingTagged Behavior Modification for Compulsive Dogs, Canine Compulsive Behavior Solutions, Compulsive Behavior in Dogs, Compulsive Behavior Management for Dogs, Dog Anxiety and Compulsive Behaviors, Dog Behavior Issues Compulsive, Dog Compulsion Treatment, Dog Compulsive Disorders, Dog Enrichment for Compulsive Behaviors, Enrichment Activities for Dogs with Compulsive Behaviors, How to Stop Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs, Managing Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs, Managing Dog Obsessive Behaviors, Positive Reinforcement for Compulsive Dogs, Positive Training for Dog Compulsions, Preventing Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs, Reducing Compulsive Behavior in Dogs, Training for Compulsive Dog Behaviors, Training Tips for Compulsive Dog Behavior, Understanding Dog Compulsive Actions

Is my senior dog too old for a puppy

IS MY SENIOR DOG TOO OLD FOR A PUPPY? TIPS FOR ADDING A PUPPY TO A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD WITH A SENIOR (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on June 18, 2024June 26, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, Pet BehaviorTagged Adding puppy to multi-dog household with senior, Introducing puppy to senior dog, Is my senior dog too old for a puppy, Low energy puppy breeds for seniors, Preparing senior dog for new puppy, Senior dog and puppy compatibility, Signs senior dog doesn't want a puppy

Positive dog training to stop leash pulling

How to Teach Your Dog to Be Calm on A Leash (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on May 22, 2024May 29, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, Pet BehaviorTagged Dog barking at other dogs on walks, Dog distracted on walks, Dog lunging on walks, Dog pulling on leash excited, Dog reactivity on walks, How to control dog on walks, Leash manners for dogs, Leash training for dogs, loose leash walking, Out of control dog walking, Positive reinforcement dog training for walks, Stop dog pulling on leash, Train dog to walk nicely

Senior dog anxiety solutions

Understanding and Soothing Nighttime Anxiety in Senior Dogs | Dexter’s Nighttime Routine (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on February 27, 2024April 3, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, natural pet careTagged Calming senior dogs, Canine acupuncture, Canine cognitive dysfunction, Cold laser therapy for dogs, Dog blue light therapy, Dog calming pheromones, dog dementia, Dog restlessness at night, Dog sleep solutions, L-theanine for dogs, Melatonin for dogs, PEMF therapy for dogs, senior dog care, Senior dog health, Senior dog nighttime anxiety, Senior dog sleep problems, Sundowning syndrome

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I have been a professional dog trainer for over two decades and I've even been named one of the top ten dog trainers in the US, twice! I love to spread the word about positive ways of preventing and managing behavior issues with a holistic approach. I look forward to you joining our happy community. x Tonya

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