Katie's K9 Buddies

08/10/2025

Fetch can be a very touchy topic for dog owners and trainers alike, but there’s a safe way for your dog to get their fetch fix without doing any damage - and I’d like to share it with you🐾
This might sound bizarre, but did you know that 80% of dogs aged eight and under show signs of early onset arthritis?😬
The sharp twists, turns, and sudden screeching to a halt during traditional fetch can put an awful lot of pressure on your dog’s joints – and can even cause injuries.
But you might not want to stop playing one of our dog’s favourite games!
So take a read of this blog from Tug-E-Nuff and learn how to play fetch safely. 👇
>>>https://www.tug-e-nuff.com/blogs/news/play-fetch-safely?ref=katiesk9buddies
You’ll discover their top tips for warming your dog up before play, plus simple changes you can make that will help take care of your dog’s joints when you play together.
I hope you’ll find this helpful - happy playing with your dog!

Discover how to play fetch without putting strain on your dog’s joints and muscles in our how-to guide. Ditch the ball-chucker and embrace a new style of fetch.

03/10/2025

Sometimes you just need to take 5 ⌚🐾

01/10/2025

These girls may be small but they always put a big smile on my face, they are just the sweetest 🐾💜

29/09/2025

I feel like he's sighing at me for taking another photo but how can I resist 😅🐾

26/09/2025

It's all in the nose 🐾 us humans rely on our vision to navigate the world, but our dogs primary sense is the sense of smell.
🐾 A dogs nose print is unique much like our finger print
🐾 Sniffing the air is smelling the future, sniffing the ground is smelling the past
🐾 Dogs can smell chemical changes and imbalances and this explains how they alert to low insulin or seizures

24/09/2025

Playing tug can be quite a divisive topic!

On one end of the rope we have people who think it’ll make dogs aggressive - on the other are humans having fun with their dogs.
So who’s right?
Well, let’s get the most outdated myth cleared up first ...
❌Tug doesn’t make dogs aggressive.
✅Tug gives dogs a safe outlet for natural behaviours they need to express.
Dogs naturally have a need to chase, grab, pull, shake, and even shred.
Your dog’s breed and personality will dictate which of those natural behaviours they enjoy and crave most.
But one thing is almost certain - if you don’t create a safe and socially acceptable way to meet that need, your dog might try and meet it themselves.
👉 That might look like not coming when called because chasing something is more exciting.
👉 It might look like grabbing at the lead, your clothes - or stealing things to chew or shred.
👉 It might look like a dog who can’t settle or switch off.
Tug isn’t just fun - it’s purposeful play with your dog that meets their needs.
My absolute favourite tuggies for playing and training are Tug-E-Nuff tuggies - because they’re super well made, durable, and come in different designs to suit different playstyles.
If you’re ready to give tug a try (or want to refresh your tug stash)...
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22/09/2025

He knows he's handsome and always wants to make sure I get his best side 📸🐾

19/09/2025

Did you hear that? 👀🐾

17/09/2025

Walks can be the ultimate boredom buster! They're packed with a lot of fun and enrichment: they're far more than just a chance to stretch the legs 🐾💜

15/09/2025

Not long to go and there will be piles of leaves to roll around in again 🍂🐾