Keep Teaching It Tricks
Every time you engage in a training session, you are mentally challenging your dog. Don’t just stop teaching your dog tricks. Keep searching for new ones to advance its learning process. Use the internet, books, or even a dog trainer to teach your pup new ideas and tricks.
Use Interactive Games or Toys
Involve your dog in a game of doggy dominos or dog memory. Purchase a toy that lets you hide treats and objects inside—your dog will have fun figuring out how to get out the treat or object. There are some excellent dog board games and puppy puzzles on the market as well. Your pup will have so much fun with these, and the best part is you can reuse them.
Bring Your Dog To Run Errands
Involve your dog during your walk to the mailbox. Let your pup tag along with you as you run a delivery over to a friend’s house. Bring your furry friend for a drive through the car wash. These are a few ideas to get your pup excited and stimulated, and you’ll have some great company.
Give Your Pup a Job
Most dogs breeds have ingrained jobs, such as herding and hunting. When you don’t allow your pup to complete these tasks, it can get restless. Play a game of frisbee with your dog. Sign it up for agility or other dog sport classes. Take it along on a long walk, run, or hike—anything to give it a purpose.