Combining Mental and Physical Stimulation to Prevent Behavior Problems in Pets

Giving your dog a lot of physical exercise may help him become more athletic, but it doesn’t address hyperactivity or provide mental stimulation. Rather, instead of over-exercising, this approach works well for stressed-out or even injured pets and helps build strong dog-owner bonds. Today is day three of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and our guest is Jo Woodward, a positive reward-based dog trainer and canine enrichment specialist in North Yorkshire in the U.K. In 2011, Jo took in a troubled rescue dog with issues so severe she couldn’t live comfortably with Jo’s family; it was that little pup who sparked Jo’s passion to work with dogs and understand what makes them tick. Twelve years ago, Jo launched her business, FurryTails, as a daycare, home boarding, and dog walking service; today, FurryTails specializes in dog training and canine enrichment. Jo believes the foundation of training starts with enrichment, because dogs need to be mentally AND physically stimulated to prevent behavior problems, relieve boredom, foster a sense of calm and confidence, and strengthen the bond they share with their humans. Article link: Subscribe: Website: Podcast: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: @barkandwhiskers Bitchute: