Tessa Savelkoel – PuzzleDog: Brain Games for Dogs

In this delightful conversation with Tessa, based in Nova Scotia, Canada, we explore her innovative business, Puzzle Dog.

Tessa shares her journey from the Netherlands to Norway, and finally settling in Canada, where she started incorporating the Dutch method ‘Herschenwerk’ into canine mental stimulation.

We dive into the benefits of mental enrichment for dogs, the differences between Herschenwerk and Ace Freework, and how to set up puzzle sessions for various needs, from adolescents to senior dogs. Tessa also highlights the importance of bonding and communication with our pets.

For anyone interested in enhancing their dog’s life through mental puzzles, Tessa’s insights are invaluable. Tune in to learn more about creating a more fulfilling and engaging experience for your furry friends!

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:13 Tessa’s Background and Business

01:01 The Concept of Puzzle Dog

02:33 Benefits of Mental Stimulation for Dogs

02:57 Differences Between Puzzle Dog and Other Methods

05:37 Setting Up Puzzle Sessions

06:33 Building a Stronger Bond with Your Dog

11:11 Practical Tips for Starting Puzzle Sessions

13:40 Frequency and Duration of Sessions

16:05 Helping Adolescent Dogs

17:46 Conclusion and Contact Information

Find out more and connect with Tessa:

Website: www.puzzledog.ca

Bio: I copied the introduction Ingrid wrote ☺️
I would like to introduce you to Tessa Savelkoel.  Together with her canine companion, Puck, they host Puzzle Dog (https://www.puzzledog.ca/).  Tessa’s mission is to promote the mental and physical well-being of dogs with Puzzles and Sensory Rooms.  She is a mentor and instructor with Hersenwerk for Dogs and a licensed Dynamic Dog practitioner.  Currently, she resides in Nova Scotia, Canada, and teaches online worldwide.

A free gift for you: Tessa’s mini course “Canine Puzzle Fun mini course – the secrets of a successful puzzle session’. This is the link: https://www.puzzledogacademy.ca/courses/puzzle-fun?coupon=SoulTouched

Social media links:
https://www.facebook.com/puzzledog
IG: @puzzlepuck

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Anke Herrmann is the creator of Soul Touched by Dogs, a podcast, virtual event &
community platform to celebrate the human-canine connection and advocate for holistic
approaches to canine health and education.

She is on a mission to educate people to see dogs not just as pets, certainly not as fashion accessories, toys for the kids, or tools, but as soulful beings, finely tuned into your emotions, wise teachers worth our respect and care. In her ideal world, every dog has the loving home it deserves.

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