Play & Enrichment

Some days, the interesting part of a walk is not how far you get. It is the tree your dog keeps returning to, the patch of grass that needs a second inspection, and the pause you would normally hurry past.

Try giving a few minutes of an ordinary outing to those small discoveries. You still choose the safe route; your dog gets a little more time to explore it.

A wet afternoon does not have to mean another hour of throwing a ball down the hallway. Turn a little of your dog's usual food into a search, and let their nose choose the pace. Wendi would like to point out that finding dinner is a very serious occupation.

The short answer is around 30 minutes a day, usually split into two walks. The useful answer is more complicated, because a four-pound dog with a delicate windpipe and a tendency towards kneecap problems has real limits that a Labrador doesn't.

This guide covers how much is right at each age, why over-exercising a puppy causes lasting damage, indoor options for bad weather, and the temperature limits that genuinely matter for a dog this small.

Fetch is the great equaliser of dog games. It does not matter that I am seven pounds and the labrador across the park is seventy — the ball comes back, and I am the one who brought it.

Yorkshire Terriers, often known simply as Yorkies, are a popular breed of small dog that make fantastic pets for many homes. One of the best things about owning a Yorkie is that we are incredibly active and love to take part in a variety of activities. Whether you are looking for a new toy to keep your pup entertained or an activity to bond over, here are the ones Yorkies tend to love most.