Step 1: walk your dog first, have a nice long sniffing walk, with lots of mental enrichment, this will help drain some energy and your dog will be more content and relaxed. Step2: let the dog have a little sniff round garden area of the pub or cafe so it’s more familiar with the environment Step3: when people approach or walk past drop some treats into the dogs lap. You can build up duration between doing this as the dog gets more used to these activities Step4: every few minutes (in the beginni

❄️Ice, snow, and dangerous sidewalks giving you and your dog cabin fever? No problem!❄️ Winter storms can mean fewer or shorter walks, but your dog still needs an outlet. When outdoor time is limited, mental enrichment like food games, sniffing activities, and short training sessions can help burn energy, tucker your pup out, and prevent cabin fever (for both of you). A tired brain = a happier dog. 🐾 Huge thanks to St. Hubert’s certified trainer & shelter behavior manager, Tatiana, and sweetie