Mark + Treat is the official Diwa Dogs blog where you’ll find stories, biz updates, training tips, and resources to help you create a strong and healthy relationship with your dog.
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Give your dog agency: Food preference test
When I help clients navigate their dog’s maladaptive behaviors, I look at two things: That second indicator may not be familiar to you yet. According to Emily Strong and Allie Bender: …agency [is] the ability to make decisions that result in desirable outcomes. Our pets need to willingly engage with activities for it to be Read more
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Puppy Talks: Prepare your home for your puppy
I love all things puppies. My most vivid memories of Windy and Brooklyn were when I raised them from puppyhood in my thirties—every win, every fail, every challenge, every ounce of hope. Puppy Talks came about my love and pain for the journey. This is the first video I grabbed from my old Facebook live Read more
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Doggy Talks ’25: An afternoon for enrichment
Whenever I introduce enrichment, I use the analogy of young children going to kindergarten. In that environment, they’re given opportunities to build confidence, be creative, practice their motor skills, socialize with other kids of the same age, and the like. Dogs need opportunities to enrich their lives too, and dog guardians can provide these opportunities Read more
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Learn with your dog at Doggy Talks
It’s official! Diwa Dogs’ first local event is happening on January 25, 2025 at August Cafe here in Cagayan de Oro city. I’m so stoked to have dog-loving folks in the city bring their dogs to have good coffee ☕ and learn 📚 how to improve their companions’ wellbeing. This first session’s all about enrichment—what Read more
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