Show your dog they’re on santa paws nice list with this awesome gift guide packed with present ideas for every budget. There’s even a free gift inside for you.  More ..read more

Discover new games you can play with your dog both indoors and outdoors (whatever their age or breed). Features video tutorials to show you how to play. More ..read more

It should come as no surprise that here at Tug-E-Nuff, we love bright colours! But the colour of our toys isn’t just influenced by the colours that humans like.. Most of our toys intentionally feature blue and yellow - the colours that dogs see best.  This helps your dog enjoy the visual stimulation of our toys alongside the extra sensory enrichment of their texture, scent and flexibility.  Let’s explore a little more about what the world looks like through a dog’s eyes.  Dog vision vs Human vision  The retina comprises cells designed to detect light. Among these cells are ..read more

It turns out playing tug isn’t just an awful lot of fun - it can be used as a foundation to teach dogs to do many other meaningful tasks. Check out this video of an adorable young assistance dog learning to help their human with opening doors, removing socks, and other items of clothing.  Assistance dogs are taught to do lots of helpful tasks to assist their humans in day to day life. But did you know you can teach your dog to help you out too?  Tug-E-Nuff partners Gemma and Jamie Pound of UK Sniffer Dogs have shared with us an ace training tutorial to help you teach your dog to fin ..read more

Mantrailing is when a dog uses their nose to find a person - but it’s not just for search and rescue dogs, thousands of dogs enjoy this team dog sport for fun! We caught up with Tug-E-Nuff partner trainer Kathryn Jones from Trailing K9s to get the scoop on all things mantrailing.  Kathryn’s worked with 1000’s of mantrailing teams across the UK and is a qualified instructor with a wealth of experience with different breeds, different trails, and dogs with all kinds of motivations!  In this blog, Kathryn shares with us what mantrailing is, how to get started, and the surprising benefi ..read more

If your dog’s obsessed with birds, squirrels, rabbits or has an intense desire to track scents - this blog is for you.  We spent some time with high prey drive expert Tracey McLennan to get all the answers to your prey drive challenges - so you can learn how to work with your dog’s prey drive rather than against it.  Why do some dogs have a high prey drive? In part, prey drive can be something your dog is born with. It’s in their genes - for example if you have a spaniel, they were bred to be interested in birds! Or if you have a beagle or dachshund, they were bred to use their nose ..read more

This year at Crufts dog show we were lucky to be joined by some awesome dog trainers from all over the UK. Since they were with us at the show helping visitors with questions and guiding them to their perfect toy picks, we asked them if they’d help our online fans too!  Check out dog trainer’s favourite dog toys and let them guide you to power up your play, training and bonding time too.  Top toy pick for recall: The Big Twizzler Becky - Dog Trainer at East Coast Dog Training in East Lothian Becky’s a dog trainer who specialises in helping dogs develop focus and engagement with thei ..read more

72% of dogs show signs of reactivity. It’s the most commonly reported problem behaviour - and the number one reason that dogs are surrendered to rescue or sadly even euthanised.  Having a dog who barks, lunges, growls or has over the top reactions can feel embarrassing, scary and confusing. It’s not always predictable and people who don’t understand can be very judgemental - which only adds to the stress a reactive dog owner experiences.  We caught up with Julia Hawkins and Barbara Paterson, two incredible dog trainers who’ve hosted a truly tremendous free virtual festival for reacti ..read more

They might seem innocent, after all, a quick trip to the local park will likely present at least one dog playing with their beloved tennis ball… but are tennis balls safe for dogs?  In short, no! The material that traditional tennis balls are made from can be harmful to dogs. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up your dog’s favourite toy altogether - a simple switch to a ball made from dog-safe materials will have your fetch games back in full swing.  3 unexpected risks with tennis balls for dogs 1. Harmful chemicals and toxins Traditional tennis balls are made from rubber, a co ..read more

Scentwork or scent detection is the most accessible enrichment activity you can do with your dog. Not only is scentwork hugely beneficial to dogs, it’s completely accessible to all (and you can do it anywhere).  From young puppies to senior dogs, every dog has a desire to use their nose. And they’re naturally pretty good at it!  We spoke to Jamie and Gemma Pound of UK Sniffer Dogs to learn more about scent detection and how you can get started with your own dog. Let’s explore the wonderful world of scent detection for dogs.  What is scent training for dogs?  Scent detection ..read more