Arctic Sammy's Blog
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AS Think Dog // Fireworks and Dogs - Keeping Your Best Mate Safe
For us, fireworks mean celebrations, light shows, and fun. But for many dogs, they’re terrifying. Every year across New Zealand, dog owners, animal shelters, and vet clinics see the fallout: missin...
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Think Dog // Enrichment Part 2 - Passive Enrichment: Calm Minds, Happy Dogs
Dogs don’t just need to run, fetch, chase, and go for walks. Just like us, they also need downtime — quiet moments where their minds can tick away in the background. That’s where passive enrichment...
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Think Dog: Enrichment Part 1 – Active Enrichment for Happier, Healthier Dogs
There’s a lot of talk in the dog world about active enrichment — and for good reason. Dogs didn’t start out as couch companions; they were domesticated by humans to fulfil a purpose, and that purpo...
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THINK DOG: Understanding, Managing and Fixing Resource Guarding
Does your dog growl, bark or stiffen when someone approaches their food bowl, a favourite toy, or even their bed? You might be dealing with resource guarding — a not uncommon but tricky behaviour t...
When the trail gets wild, this leash steps up - Terraflow has arrived!
Built for Mud, Water, and the Wild — Why the Terraflow Traffic Handle Leash Is a Must-Have for Adventure Dogs
Let’s be real — not all leashes are built for the outdoors. If your dog loves the wet, ...
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THINK DOG: Loose Leash Walking — How to Make Walks Fun Again
There’s nothing quite like a peaceful walk with your dog. The sun’s shining, the breeze is gentle, and your best mate is trotting calmly beside you. But if your daily walks look more like a sled do...