I figure it might be helpful to dedicate a post to how to keep a dog’s interest piqued now that we have established the signs dogs tend to exhibit when they’re feeling bored. While it’s helpful to be familiar with the behaviours dogs tend to display when they’re feeling bored, not knowing how to correct said boredom isn’t terribly productive in the overall equation of a pup’s happiness.
Thankfully, there are a number of different ways to go about entertaining your dog, and they’re not lavish or unrealistic, either. Check out the following information on the matter from chewy.com.
“1. Dog Puzzles
“Dog puzzles challenge your pooch to use problem-solving skills and their paws and noses to find kibble, dog treats or squeaky toys in hidden compartments.
“2. Dog Food-Foraging Toys
“A cousin of puzzle toys are food-dispensing toys where dogs work for their food instead of using a traditional dog bowl to eat from or just being handed a treat. These interactive toys include snuffle mats, treat-stuffed or or treat-dispensing toys, and lick mats. Dogs don’t have to be a genius for these, they just follow their nose.
“3. Chews and Chew Toys
“A long-lasting chew toy might keep your pooch occupied during your entire conference call. (Wouldn’t that be nice!) There are digestible chews like Himalayan yak, rawhide, natural and bully sticks, plus, non-digestible hard, nylon and plastic chew toys. Always supervise your dog with dog chews, especially if they’re a powerful chewer.
“4. Treasure Hunts
“While we’re discussing food, chews and toys, use them to create a treasure hunt for your dog. Hide their favorite things inside or outside your home and encourage your dog to use their hunting skills to find them,” the web page states.
Check back tomorrow for more ways to engage your pup, and, in the meantime, check out the Chewy page I linked above for specific product recommendations.
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