4 Ideas to Keep Your Dog Busy
At Paradise Point Animal Hospital, we believe that a busy dog is a happy dog — and that’s beneficial for your pet and for you as the owner. After all, when your dog isn’t busy, he or she can often find trouble to get into. Whether you come home to chewed up clothing, scratches on the door, or food scattered across the floor, the best solution is to keep your pup busy. In today’s post, we’re sharing a few tips to set you up for success!
Challenging Chew Toys
One of the absolute best ways to keep your pup busy while you’re out and about is a chew toy that challenges them. For example, a rubber dog toy stuffed with peanut butter can keep your dog busy while he or she works hard to get every last taste out of their toy.
Go For Walks
If you find that your dog is particularly energetic and wreaks havoc in your home while you’re away, strategically timing a walk beforehand can make a huge difference. When you wear your dog out a bit before you head out, it’s much more likely that they’ll lay down and take a nap while you’re gone.
Let Them See Outside
Many dogs love watching the world outside of their home — and if your dog needs something to do, opening the blinds allows them to see passing squirrels, neighbors on bikes, and much more.
Food Dispensers
In many instances, if a pet knows where to find food, he or she will look for it while you’re gone. When you place food dispensers that require your pet to do some work to get the food out, it can keep them busy for hours. Focus on foods that support pet nutrition for a double win. They might not even realize you’ve left!
When it comes to pet wellness, Paradise Point Animal Hospital is here to help keep your dog happy and healthy. If your pup is in need of a pet wellness exam, we’d love to see you, and we’d be happy to discuss other options for ensuring that dog is always busy. Get in touch today!