<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Enjoyable Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fun, family-friendly dog training.  Solve behavior problems with positive reinforcement training to make life enjoyable for you and your dog.]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:54:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Solutions for dogs who get too excited when you answer the door.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three case studies Take the dog-drama out of answering the door When the doorbell rings, does your dog go ballistic, barking and jumping on the door and on the visitor who is trying to enter? Different dogs have different reasons for excitement at the door.  Finding the right solution depends in part on addressing their reason for barking and jumping. Are they excited because they love getting attention from visitors? Are they worried about outsiders coming into their space? It also helps to...]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/solutions-for-dogs-who-get-too-excited-when-you-answer-the-door</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05e7fe2fe6e98eed49dbf0</guid><category><![CDATA[Life skills for dogs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:39:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_92b405752d4549b89d624e7a86a0204d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praiseworthy dog photography: teach your dog to pose for better photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamline photo sessions by teaching your dog what to expect and how to pose. You'll both relax, and you'll get some extra special shots. 
When your dog knows how to earn treats, their confidence is apparent in their expression and posture.  Confident and attractive poses will give you the best return on your investment.]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/praiseworthy-dog-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696a946944e01db33a023250</guid><category><![CDATA[Life skills for dogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:07:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_3d19c9901e47427a92be55fadb3d5e74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_753,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUCH! My puppy won't stop biting!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survive your puppy's biting phase of development using these tips.]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/ouch-my-puppy-won-t-stop-biting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e491dae544efee916f2367</guid><category><![CDATA[Puppies]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:33:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_3b0a67c9253a42b0bf2b3c4d636d1b7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_611,h_318,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three tips to win and keep your puppy's trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puppies and dogs are always on the lookout to obtain good experiences and avoid bad ones.  You can win their trust and keep it by making sure that you frequently are the source of good experiences, and rarely cause bad ones.  Here are three tips to help you earn and keep your puppy's precious sense of trust. 1. Make sure that when you call them, they experience something good every time I like to keep treats handy in a pouch I wear on my belt Some puppies respond to praise and rump scratches,...]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/three-tips-to-win-and-keep-your-puppy-s-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663a60cba6f9782e9c9e22f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Puppies]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 00:41:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_6fb66e134a9e46efba5e7021a7648b25~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to stop your puppy from chewing up things they steal.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puppies love to steal things: your clothes, shoes, pieces of paper, the kids’ toys…if they can move it, they’ll take it. Getting chased and wrestling over the object is half the fun.  But having their treasure pried out of their jaws isn’t fun.  If you repeatedly do this, it could cause problems: Puppy could get defensive about having hands near their face.  This will make it hard to clean their teeth, or to help them if a piece of stick gets wedged in their upper jaw (this has happened to...]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/teach-your-puppy-to-give-you-things-they-ve-stolen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">652bddf4b02ebcb12ebeb742</guid><category><![CDATA[Puppies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life skills for dogs]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:55:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_25a90bfa3d324ee98766109267700685~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_830,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Table Manners for Puppies]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve sung the praises of mat training before, and here’s an example of why it’s so useful.  This little guy was able to be part of the...]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/table-manners-for-puppies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63a9e8c49f91336dd1e5f27c</guid><category><![CDATA[Puppies]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life skills for dogs]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:50:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_0fa0c0f94fd441ac9001159e25820e1c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take the stress out of grooming and veterinary care ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes the ability to give permission to begin an uncomfortable procedure makes all the difference in one’s attitude. When I get into the dentist’s or eye doctor’s chair on my own, I’m giving them permission to do intrusive things to me. I would feel very different about going there if stepping into the office meant that a couple of strong people would force me into the chair and hold me down for the duration! The same principle applies to dogs and cats. Pets can cooperate in grooming and...]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/take-the-stress-out-of-health-care-and-grooming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62af1b23866926c929d79750</guid><category><![CDATA[Cooperative Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life skills for dogs]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:06:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_943f814a60524937949289b745471bf1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_528,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My favorite interactive food toys for dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about food dispensing toys that are favorites of my dogs and my client's dogs.]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/my-favorite-interactive-food-toys-and-puzzles-for-dogs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61edff7e8bf417001650a444</guid><category><![CDATA[Enrichment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food dispensing toys]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:53:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_ada2b688500d4f12963aa94bf96d290a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nourish your dog's mind as well as their body with searches and food toys to enrich their mealtime experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searching or working a puzzle for their meal prolongs the pleasure of your dog’s mealtime, and can stimulate the appetite of picky eaters.]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/enrich-your-dog-s-mealtime-with-food-searches-and-puzzles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61ede8ec168c9c0022146d07</guid><category><![CDATA[Enrichment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food dispensing toys]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:15:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_51f020ec963d4deb91a6cdb06272921f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enjoy your dog more by teaching them to relax on a mat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your dog or puppy underfoot in the kitchen?  Annoying you when you are trying to sweep?  The first step is to meet their needs for...]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/enjoy-your-dog-more-by-teaching-them-to-relax-on-a-mat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61d083845e1fad0016006e24</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:01:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_580e80bf67214e4b8d9a3cb999efc332~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three simple DIY puzzle toys for your dog's fun and enrichment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entertain your dog and help them relax with simple enrichment toys you can make with things you might already have in the house.]]></description><link>https://www.enjoyabledogs.com/post/3-diy-enrichment-toys-for-dogs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61d06a4e9e6d6e00177e6ae3</guid><category><![CDATA[Enrichment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food dispensing toys]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:23:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f819e_2c1561cd60824be796674907cd4d5d42~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wendykatz</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>