Like humans, dogs can get bored with their everyday activities.  So mix it up a bit – we’ll help you with that.

So without further ado, let’s take a look at these 5 great activities:

      1. Hide and Seek: Believe it or not, hide and seek is a great way to exercise your dog physically and mentally.  You can hide around trees or in your backyard, or anywhere you see fit.  Naturally, most pups like to follow and seek their humans.  This can get your pooch running around in the backyard and help challenge their mind while they try and find you.
      2. Fetch: A classic, playing fetch with your dog is a great physical activity. Dogs have a natural instinct to hunt or herd. Fetch can get them up and moving and give them an instinctual task.
      3. New Toys: Dogs get bored of toys easily.  They may “figure it out” or chew a toy to death, and after that they simply get bored.  Incorporating fresh new toys is a great way to stimulate your pup mentally.  Using a food puzzle toy is also a great way to keep your dog busy.  These kind of toys trap treats in them, and your dog must figure out how to get them out.
      4. Tug-Of-War: A doggy favorite, playing tug of war is an excellent way to get some physical activity in for your pup.  If your pet is anything like mine, he/she could play tug-of-war for days.  Just try to keep it indoors on hot days to avoid any kind of overheating issues.
      5. Walk to New Places: Discovering new places is a great experience for your dog and will keep them happy.  Dogs are eager to learn, and one way you can help them learn is by allowing them to visit new places!  It helps them mature and understand their surroundings.  Take your dog out for a walk and let him explore a little bit!

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