Dog Boredom - A Very Common Problem

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It’s not recommended to leave a dog alone for more than four hours. If you must, then arrange for a dog walker or friend to take it for a walk during the time you are away.

In the wild dogs spend a lot of time just looking for food. One interesting activity for dogs is provided by dispensing dog toys and interactive dog toys. These are toys that are interesting and can also be stuffed with food. When your dog interacts with them in the right way they dispense treats. Examples are the Kong toy, the Buster Cube and the Waggle. You can also hide dry dog food around the house so that he can spend a long time trying to find it all.

Provide your dog with plenty of other toys and chews – dogs love to chew. Don’t leave the same toys around all the time: rotate them for variety.

Do some obedience training regularly – this is an activity where you give him a lot of attention and keep his interest.

Dogs love to play games – so schedule some game playing sessions regularly also.

Certain breeds have been bred for certain activities such as hunting. You should try to satisfy the natural instincts of the breed by games which mimic hunting for example.

It’s natural for dogs to be with their own kind – so give him opportunities to meet and play with other dogs. One chance your dog has to meet other dogs is on walks. Another great way is to take him to dog training classes. This is especially true for puppy training classes which are mostly about socialization. Another way is to get involved in dog sports like Agility or Flyball.

If getting involved in dog sports isn’t for you, you could always organise a local get together for dogs to play yourself!

If you leave your dog in a yard when you are out, think about how you can make it more interesting for him. You could make a digging area, for example, where he’s allowed to dig. Use a soft sand and dirt mix in the area. Hide some treats in the area so he has to search them out.

You can also make your yard more interesting by adding some ramps or tunnels. Be careful not to put anything near fences that might allow him to escape the yard.

Whether you leave him inside or outside, if you can leave some background music playing, this may help.

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