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My High Energy Dog Loves This Toy So Much He Asks For It By Name
The Story of Ripley The Talking Dog
“My dog talks.” You should see the looks I get when I deliver that line to a stranger with a straight face. It’s interesting to see the usual laughter or a nervous chuckle turn into the realization that I’m being serious.
Amazon Prime Day Must Have Dog Deals
We did the digging for you and found all the best Amazon Prime Day dog and pet deals to save you money and make your fur babies happy.
DIY Dehydrated Chicken Feet Dog Chews
Dehydrated chicken feet are a healthy, natural, and easy-to-make chew for your dog.
What is Enrichment for Dogs?
Enrichment plays an instrumental role in the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of dogs. This blog post delves into what enrichment is, why it is important, and the different types of strategies that can be employed. We often see enrichment touted as an opportunity to take a break from your dog; something to babysit them. While we all need alone time, we love to think of enrichment as an opportunity to strengthen your bond with your dog further.
Button Teaching Basics: How to Teach Your Dog to Talk
Have you ever looked at your dog and wished you knew what they were thinking or trying to tell you? Using talking buttons, a form of Augmentative Interspecies Communication, we can now answer these questions. Many dogs are able to relay their thoughts, needs, and observations by pressing recordable buttons programmed with specific words. By providing our animals with a voice, we can better understand each other, giving everyone with a more fulfilling and rewarding life.
10 Easy-to-Make Kong or Toppl Recipes That Will Make Your Dog's Tail Wag
Frozen enrichment toys are such a regular part of our daily experience that we have a freezer dedicated solely to our dogs. Frozen enrichment can help to prolong meal time and make it more engaging, but they aren’t just for meal time! We also make enrichment ‘snacks’ for in-the-moment fun. In this post, we bring you 10 quick and easy-filling combinations that are guaranteed to spice up enrichment time.
Looking Back on One Year of Ripley Using Buttons
From initial skepticism to undeniable communication, catch up on our first year of using Fluent Pet buttons with Ripley the ‘Talking’ Dog.
Why Building a Relationship with Your Dog Matters
Uncover the transformative benefits of building a remarkable relationship with your furry friend. From improved communication and trust to enhanced confidence and motivation, nurturing a strong bond with your dog creates a foundation for a lifetime of love and loyalty. Explore the profound impact this connection has on both physical and mental health, and unlock endless possibilities for training and learning. Embrace the 'relationship first' approach and embark on a journey of mutual understanding, respect, and joy
70+ Dog Safe Foods to Use for Enrichment Activities
Discover the joy of food filled enrichment toys for dogs! Unleashing the power of mental stimulation and licking, popular toys like Kongs and Toppls can be a fun activity to introduce to your dog. Never run out of fillings with this list of over 75 dog-safe foods to make fun treats for your pup.
6 Ways Teaching Our Dog to Talk with Buttons Has Changed Our Relationship
Ever wondered how we could better understand our pets? We do…every single day. Fortunately, buttons have revolutionized the way we connect with our dogs. In this post we dive into some of the different ways that teaching Ripley to communicate with buttons has improved our relationship!
Meet Ripley the Talking Dog
Explore the world of talking buttons and AIC to foster a deeper understanding between humans and their four-legged friends. In this post, learn more about Ripley the Talking Australian Shepherd and the rest of the family at Let’s Go Rip.
Our AIC Story
I was skeptical too. I was intrigued when I first saw the buttons, but I was immediately flooded with all my psychology training. This was confirmation bias, the tendency to cherry-pick information confirming our beliefs or ideas.
10 Enrichment Activities To Do With Your Dog
Discover 10 engaging and mentally stimulating enrichment activities to keep your dog happy and fulfilled. From puzzle toys to scent games, our blog post explores a range of interactive and entertaining ways to provide your furry companion with the mental exercise they need. Unleash their curiosity and strengthen the bond with your canine friend as you explore these enjoyable activities together.
What is AIC?
Communication is fundamental to the human experience. But what about our furry companions? How do they convey their desires or share their thoughts with us? Outside of wagging their tails or barking, they don’t. So we thought.
