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Dopamine for Dogs
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items Joyful enrichment for your best friend! Different ways to keep your pup engaged
Sections
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Calm and Comfort
Tasty Dopamine Treats
Brain Games
Pretty Pretty Puppy Princess
Tough Chewers
Active Adventures
Calm and Comfort
Bringing it down, keeping things calm
I put this on their beds like I would a child’s pillow to help them relax at bedtime
NATURAL DOG COMPANY Lavender Spritz ...
Even puppies need a snuggle stuffie
SNUGGLE PUPPY Original Snuggle Puppy Plush Dog ...
Sometimes you’ve got to have a safe space for a good burrow.
FURHAVEN Faux Sheepskin Snuggery Gel Top Cat & Dog ...
Feeling safe and cozy in the high sided snuggle bed.
LESURE Calming Cute Modern Plush Jacquard Shaggy ...
We’ve been using these for the thunder booms this year and they seem to be helping a lot!
VETIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, ...
Snug little hug to help keep the scaries away!
THUNDERSHIRT Polo Anxiety Vest for Dogs, Camo, XX- ...
Tasty Dopamine Treats
The best snacks for all the times
Excellent to add to kibble or to make frozen treats.
THE HONEST KITCHEN Daily Boosters Instant Goat's Milk ...
One of our favorite treats to go in our puzzles or as kibble toppers
STEWART Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw ...
Single ingredient dried treats that are always a hit. These are a top five favorite for my dogs.
NATURE'S LOGIC 100% Natural Beef Lung Dehydrated ...
My dogs think it is against the law to not have a Whimzee every single night. Carrot night? Straight to jail.
WHIMZEES by Wellness Value Box Dental Chews Natural ...
Our favorite training treats that really get them digging in the snuffle mat.
TRUE ACRE FOODS Duck Recipe Mini-Training Rewards ...
A special occasion treat that really hits the spot for my pups.
VITAL ESSENTIALS Chicken Hearts Freeze-Dried Raw ...
Brain Games
Keeping brains busy and life full of surprises
Some whimsy and interactive fun
PET QWERKS Incredibubbles for Dogs, Peanut Butter, 25-mL
Slow feeder fun and extra activity for when it’s too hot outside for puppy paws. I prefer a snuffle mat with pockets. The more they use it, the better the snuffle.
PIGGY POO AND CREW Rooting Snuffle Pig Mat, Gray, 18 ...
We love a two-pack. Licking helps soothe and tire out pups to bring the energy down around bedtime.
FRISCO Silicone Treat Lick Mat, 2 count
Everyday after people lunch, our pups get a puzzle. This is a great introduction!
NINA OTTOSSON BY OUTWARD HOUND Tornado Puzzle ...
My dogs usually figure out puzzles pretty quickly! This one gave them a more lasting challenge.
BRIGHTKINS DJ Doggo Puzzle Feeder Dog Toy
My dogs start their day snuffling past the party dinosaurs to find treats inside. It’s both a puzzle and a game.
FRISCO Birthday Volcano & Dinosaurs Hide & Seek ...
Sometimes the stuff n fluff has got to come out of the dinos and you need some replacements.
FRISCO Volcano & Dinosaurs Hide & Seek Puzzle Plush ...
Pretty Pretty Puppy Princess
This shop has a bunch of gorgeous special occasion collars…plus I have a pup who loves dress-up and being beautiful more than I knew a dog could.
Emerald Rhinestone Dog Collar; Unique Dog Collars; Small Emerald Dog Collar; Fancy Dog Collar; Dog Collar; Bling Collar; Green Dog Collar
I can’t explain it, but my pup loves to dress up! She feel gorgeous in her wings!
Light Up Fairy Wings for Girls Pet Led Butterfly Wings Dog Halloween Costumes Fairy Wings for Dogs Electric Fairy Wings Costume Fairy Costume with Led Lights & Music Halloween Costume
When I realized my rescue dog loved dressing up, I had to make her dreams come true.
Dog Dresses Striped Mesh Puppy Princess Pink S
We got matching hoodies for our cozy cool weekends in. I always try to get a color they can see (Blue, Yellow, Green)
Spark Paws Dog Hoodie - Warm Dog Sweater 3XL
Raincoats are a must where we live and I love the hood on this one because it actually stays on their heads.
Spark Paws Waterproof Dog Raincoat 3XL Sea Pink
We live on a farm and we’ve got to wear our shoes so we don’t bring it inside! These stay on while they romp around the pasture.
Spark Paws Water Resistant Dog Shoes - Pink
Tough Chewers
The starter pack comes with the mold so you can make your own treats, perfect fit, at home!
WOOF Starter Pack Chicken Flavored Treats, Silicone Mold ...
I love the ingredients list on these when I don’t have time to make my own, perfect for calming down before settling into bed.
WOOF Pupsicle Pops Refills Calming Beef Grain-Free ...
For my toughest chewer! They’ve yet to destroy but that might be because this is where the peanut butter goes.
KONG Extreme Dog Toy, X-Large
The Tuffy toys last the longest. My dog is still going to do squeaker removal surgery, but these at least give her a challenge.
TUFFY'S Zoo Peacock Squeaky Plush Dog Toy
These keep the babes busy for hours! When they’re nearly done they go in the microwave, cool completely and then they have a second crunchy snack.
RAW PAWS Himalayan Yak Dog Chews, Medium, 3 count
I always try to get toys in colors the dogs can see: blue and yellow.
Fluff and Tuff Ross Brachiosaurus Plush Dog Toy
Active Adventures
Sometimes you’ve simply got to get your wiggles out
One of my dogs has a leg injury and can’t chase a ball like she used to. This flirt pile gets her wiggles out in a more controlled way. I prefer the blue because it’s in a shade dogs can see more easily.
SQUISHY FACE STUDIO Flirt Pole V2 with Lure Dog Toy ...
My dogs don’t run agility, but they love to play chase in their tunnel. Sometimes it’s just a backyard den during the summer.
TRIXIE Agility Dog Training Tunnel, 6.5-ft
When the water dogs can’t go to the beach, we bring the water to the dogs.
HEEYOO Thicken Non-Slip Scratch Resistant Splash Pad ...
Not so tall that they can’t stand, but big enough for a lab and cocker spaniel to splash around together.
YAHEETECH Foldable Outdoor Hard Plastic Dog & Cat ...