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How to Get Your Dog to Drink More Water (Even If They're Picky)

How to Get Your Dog to Drink More Water (Even If They're Picky)

John Tolton
Tagged: Eat & Drink

Your dog isn't stubborn about water — she's a reactive drinker. Dogs evolved to hydrate for survival, not optimization, which means by the time they feel thirsty, they're already behind. This guide covers why dogs hydrate reactively, how to spot dehydration, and practical strategies to get your dog drinking at the moments that actually matter.

The Dog Treat Dilemma

The Dog Treat Dilemma

John Tolton
Tagged: Eat & Drink
Buying Dog Treats Is Tricky  When we buy food—for ourselves or our pets—we usually look at a few things: price, ingredients, nutritional info, and weight. Price is (sort of) a...
Dog agility dog jumping over hurdle

Our First Dog Agility Event: Dogs, Discs, and a Camera

John Tolton
Stepping Into the Unknown This past weekend, Lupin, my youngest son Max, and I went to our very first dog agility event. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect....
The Magic of Free Shaping

The Magic of Free Shaping

John Tolton
Tagged: Train & Build

Free shaping is a reward-based dog training method where you reinforce good behavior without giving commands or using lures. It builds confidence, focus, and stronger bonds. It can be intentional (like teaching a trick) or spontaneous (rewarding calm behavior at home).

To work, rewards must be instant—ideally within one second. That’s where Doggo Discs in Treat Tubes shine: compact, stashable, and always ready, making spontaneous training easy and effective.

The Power and Importance of Dog Treats

The Power and Importance of Dog Treats

John Tolton
Tagged: Eat & Drink
The power and importance of treats Treats are one of (if not the) quickest and surest ways to condition a dog. I’m not just talking about training actions like sit,...
The best thing I trained my dog

The best thing I trained my dog

John Tolton
Tagged: Train & Build

Training your doggo on whistle recall is super easy to do and has a high impact—it will cut through all the distractions in that moment when you need them to come running straight to you.

How to pop open a Doggo Treat Tube

How to pop open a Doggo Treat Tube

John Tolton
Tagged: Train & Build
For some it's second nature, for others opening a Doggo Treat Tube is like a puzzle. Everyone knows, though, that popping them open and shut becomes addicting. There are so...
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Why Doggo Sessions?

John Tolton
Hi, I’m John, the founder of Doggo Sessions. Thanks for giving our new approach to dog treats a look! The short answer to “Why Doggo Sessions?” is that I needed...