8 Quick & Simple Ways To Relieve Dog Boredom

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1.Play Some Nose Games With Your Dog

Relieve dog boredom with nose work games—hide treats, play hide and seek. Dogs love it and use their natural abilities to "hunt" for food.

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2.Play Some Tug of War With Your Dog

a mentally and physically stimulating game for dogs. Not aggressive. Make your own toy with fleece or old t-shirts.

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3.Change up Your Walking Routine

Explore new areas, vary pace. Dogs thrive on smells; sniffing = mental stimulation.

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4.Use Interactive Dog Toys

Use food dispensing toys like Kong Wobbler, Bob-A-Lot, and DIY options to mentally stimulate and relieve dog boredom. Interactive and engaging!

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5.Work on Some Simple Obedience Training

Training dogs mentally tires them, prevents trouble. Teach recall, impulse control, sit, lay down, shake, stay, roll over. Fun tricks!

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6.Give Your Dog a Simple Job

"Dog-friendly Shawnee Mission Park: scenic trails, off-leash 'Bark Park,' camping, and a dog pool. Perfect for a family getaway with your pup!"

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7.Give Your Dog a Not So Simple Job

Customize jobs for your dog based on breed tendencies: Retrievers fetch, Border Collies excel in agility. Try lure coursing or building a dog cart!

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8.Arrange a Play Date For Your Dog

Have a dog play date with friends, family, or friendly neighborhood dogs to give your dog meaningful interaction and fun!