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Guess what.. Jameson will be on ESPN!

I am extremely proud to say Jameson has been selected to participate in the AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup! He was selected as one of 32 dogs to participate in this event. They will being doing the filming on June 6th. We are extremely proud of him.

2026 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup (5/3/26) - Live Stream - Watch ESPN Watch the 2026 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup live stream from ESPN2 on Watch ESPN. First streamed on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Hot weather, busy schedules, rainy days, winter storms… sometimes long walks just aren’t possible. So what do you do with your dog’s energy?

In this episode, Lise and Karen talk about simple, realistic enrichment ideas that help keep dogs mentally stimulated and engaged — from basic training games and scent work to puzzle ideas, tug, classes, chewing activities, and interactive play.

We also discuss:
• why walks aren’t really “exercise”
• how enrichment helps build your relationship with your dog
• easy DIY enrichment ideas using things you already have at home
• why short training sessions can make a huge difference
• solo enrichment vs. interactive enrichment
• ways to keep dogs engaged during hot summer days

Whether you have a puppy, adolescent dog, or senior companion, enrichment can help create a calmer, more fulfilled dog — and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

What are your dog’s favorite enrichment activities? Let us know in the comments!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2F36gfYFmS7YpMU3zxmZcZ?si=Y1I1gbhTRBi_3YnnBZTuUg

Simple Enrichment Ideas for Dogs - Episode 12 Talk to the Paw · Episode

Separation from your dog is healthy. Independence is healthy. Boundaries are healthy.
Spending all day every day with your dog without proper separation, sleep, & rules creates an anxious, needy, & insecure dog.

La séparation d'avec votre chien est bénéfique. L'indépendance est bénéfique. Les limites sont bénéfiques.
Passer toute la journée avec votre chien sans séparation adéquate, sans sommeil suffisant et sans règles claires le rendra anxieux, dépendant et insécure.