There is no doubt that the interactive Kong toy works as show here by Smudge. We have never seen Smudge show any interest in any kind of toy, interactive or otherwise. Only "problem" is she is resource guarding and the others just don't have any chance to share the new toy. 

A new tip was posted on the Training Page. Have a look and please leave your comments or input. 

Dog Training Collars & Harnesses : Fitting an Easy Walk Dog Harness

A great product for bigger dogs and dogs that pull, but as always fitting is very important. 

Clyde with his new, fitting image as a scholar 

Clicker training lesson 1: Introduction to the clicker and establishing eye contact completed. Well done Clyde.
It seems that it will take a while longer with Digit as he is showing and aversive reaction to the clicker sound. I might have to re-think the training method for Digit. I will give it to the end of the week, just doing clicker introduction with him. 
Any ideas that can help? 

Gus vs. Pool

Here is something to remember when you get your new pup: A puppy is like a sponge, he will soak up an soak up cues from his environment. It is so important that you feed this little sponge, especially during this early stage of his development. You do not want that little brain to "dry up". Not stimulating your pup mentally can bring as many problems as not keeping him physically fit.