Play fetch:If you have a long hallway or a large enough living room, throw your dog’s favorite toy and let them chase it. Use treats to encourage them to bring the toy back to you; otherwise your game of fetch could turn into a game of keep-away or chase instead. Practice obedience...
through play and training can help,” notes Dr. Kong. If they keep digging, take them for an extra walk or play fetch in the yard for a while. Practice tricks or learn new ones, and give them puzzle toys to keep their mind stimulated. Often, the most well-behaved dog is a tired ...
The simplest introduction to scentwork for puppies is the “guess which hand” game. Hold a treat in one closed fist (don’t let your puppy see which one you put it in) and hold out both fists to your dog. They should naturally start smelling your hands and become more interested in ...
The simplest introduction to scentwork for puppies is the "guess which hand" game. Hold a treat in one closed fist (don't let your puppy see which one you put it in) and hold out both fists to your dog. They should naturally start smelling your hands and become more interested in one...
Plus, playing with your dog will strengthen your bond.Dog treattoys and obstacle courses are also fun ways to keep them stimulated. Enriching your pet’s environment with additional dog toys will also provide them with activities when you have to leave them alone. Fortunately, there are all ki...
My Dog Is Sniffing the Floor Like Crazy. Why? You will often notice your dog sniffing the floor like crazy while pacing backwards and forwards. This is often a sign that your dog is anxious, nervous, or bored and under-stimulated. The latter can lead to the former. ...
pattern. He will arrive home with his energy spent, his social and potty needs fulfilled and ready for a new day of being a dog. If you fear that he will get in a fight with or catch fleas from other dogs, use a flea collar and a leash to keep fleas and aggressive dogs at a ...
Give him adequate exercise and play time, so that he remains physically and mentally stimulated. Hide some water balloons in the holes. They will pop in his face and make him associate negative feeling with the act of digging. Keep freshly tilled soil out of your dog's reach. Fence the ...
Joanne is a writer on the Dogs Naturally Content Team. For 20 years, she’s been committed to maintaining a multi-dog household reared on raw meat, whole foods and good manners. She coined “chew factor” as her method to keep her first puppy pair occupied by chewing on frozen raw bones...
How to keep my dog occupied at home 28 replies Snowspeckledeyelashes · 25/01/2023 11:14 We have a 2 year old rescue dog (Yorkshire terrier/Jack Russell cross). We have had him for most 5 months. He has settled in ok but has various stress and anxiety issues due to his back...