Dogs are truly man’s best pets and they’re ours too. They enjoy being around us, but we may not always have the time to engage them as much as we’d like, and also keep them engaged. However, bored puppies could be destructive to keeping them entertained. When left on their own, it could mean that in no time they’ve sunk their teeth into the yard, chewed on our favorite socks, or even ripped off the furniture! However, there’s hope. A key element to keeping an enthused puppy (and the home!) is to provide your furry mess-maker with regularly scheduled physical and mental exercise.
What can I tell whether my dog is bored?
If your dog isn’t being stimulated enough the dog will seek to find its own enjoyment to release all its energy. Some signs of a dog that is bored are:
- Digging
- Chewing
- Barking
- Licking
How do I keep my puppy interested?
You can rest assured that there is a way to entertain your pet happy and help you protect your garden, home, and your belongings secure.
Physical exercise
If you take your dog on regular walks, keeping up with their education and setting aside time to play together will ensure that they stay happy and stimulated. The quantity of physical activity your pet requires is contingent upon their breed and age, however, making sure that their walks are more than restroom breaks and exploring various routes will keep them engaged.
Mental stimulation
Even if they’ve gone for their regular walks or played playing a game of fetch they’ll still require to be engaged all day. Remember that both puppies and dogs are awestruck by their noses and you can leverage this advantage when you try to keep them entertained. Puzzle games, toys for snuffling, or scent training are great methods to make sure your puppy is getting the mental stimulation they require.
Tips on how to keep your puppy’s brain active
You are the only one who knows your dog best and you’ll be able to better understand the things that can keep them entertained, but here are some suggestions about games and toys for your dog.
In the old
Your puppy is likely to become bored playing using the same toy each day, so why not give their hands on something new? If you believe your dog is playing enough, adding a new set of toys could help.
Create your own
It’s simple enough to create your own toys to reduce boredom in your puppy (perhaps you also!). Include some treats inside the toilet paper roll, then fold the edges down so that your pup must find a way to get the delicious treats inside. You can also make use of a cupcake tray and a few handfuls of treats, and sufficient tennis balls fill every hole in the tray, to play an interactive game of sniffing.
New techniques
Training is an essential element of growing older for puppies and is how they learn to behave that surrounds them. What better way to try your hand trying to teach a new trick? This could be fun for you, while also providing plenty of stimulation to your pet.
Scent work
Scent games permit dogs to play with their noses while stimulating their minds. Starting with the game of the cupcake tray described above and hiding treats in cardboard boxes, and scattering them all over the room, your dog will enjoy trying to locate the yummy hidden treasure.
Scent work allows you to alter the level of difficulty depending on the dog’s abilities and level of experience, meaning this fun and exciting game will never get boring.
Making eating fun
Instead of serving your dog’s food in a bowl each evening, consider using a slow bowl for feeding or a treat dispenser to transform dinnertime into a fun and enjoyable time for your dog.
The significance of human interaction
Everyone experiences loneliness at times and the same could be said of our dog pets, particularly when they aren’t living with an animal. Being with your pup and providing them with a stimulating environment with lots of chances to explore, play, and interact will keep them physically and mentally active.
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