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Activities for Dogs to do Alone

Find out how to keep your dog entertained when you don't have the time.

By September Morn

Q: What activities can dogs do by themselves? While I work at home, my two dogs (lab and chow mix) lie around all day and look depressed. I can only take them out at night - any suggestions for ways to keep them busy?

A: Food puzzle toys are often a big hit with bored dogs. There are quite a few different designs of these puzzles on the market now.  All are intended to give the dog mental stimulation and a bit of physical exercise, while they work to get the food out of the toy.

With two dogs, you’ll need to provide at least two toys for each. If either or both dogs tend to be possessive about food or toys, they’ll need to be safely separated while they work at their puzzles.

To prevent overfeeding, use some of your dogs’ dinner to stuff the puzzle toys. Rubber puzzle toys can be frozen with food inside, making the game more even challenging and long-lasting.

 

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Rangerup, Evansville, IN
Posted: 5/7/2012 9:03:27 AM
I have tried giving one of the kong toys for my small dog & the problem is he doesn't know what to do with it. I've put treats, his food & peanut butter in it & he still doesn't get it. He sees my other dog play with hers but he still doesn't get it. Any other suggestions?
Julie, Pawnee, IL
Posted: 3/2/2012 9:16:37 PM
I stuff an old handbag with suprises and frozen treats. she loves it so much she will bring it to me when it is empty.
Joanne, baldwinsville, NY
Posted: 5/22/2011 3:42:06 AM
I find that when I have to leave my dog the best thing is for him to chew a 5 inch braided Bully Stick which I purchase in bulk from the Animal Rescue Site.It takes him awhile to finish it and he loves them. They aren't an every day treat and they aren't cheap, but those are the only ones he likes. They are protein, no or very low fat...not greasy like a pigs ear....not unhealthy. Just another idea.
Beverly, Bristol, VA
Posted: 5/20/2011 4:35:29 PM
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