Mary Allen
In colder temperatures, rain, or snow – the four-legged friend needs exercise. But no need to worry! Whether in a house or apartment – there are numerous ways to keep the dog busy at home and to keep it sufficiently busy.
The population stays at home and with it their four-legged friends. Even if basic care for pets is still possible and walks with dogs are not canceled, dog owners are currently spending more time than usual on their own four walls. There are several ways to keep your dog occupied at home and sufficiently busy.
Training
Especially with younger dogs, which actually still go to school, it makes sense to repeat the learned commands at home. But even with more advanced dogs that already have basic obedience, commands can not only be consolidated, but there is also the possibility of learning new commands. If there is enough space, obstacles, for example with chairs, can also be set up and agility enthusiasts can continue to practice their dog sport with small. Please always ensure that dogs do not injure themselves.
Search Games
Snuffle mats are particularly suitable for apartment owners . If you don’t have a snuffle mat and don’t want to make one yourself, you can use towels or something similar. Simply roll them up and hide the treats there. Everyday objects such as hair clips can be used as a challenging hiding place for treats.
Whether in the garden or not, search and feed games can be easily installed anywhere. The easiest way is to hide the treats in the house, in the apartment or in the garden and then let the dog look for them.
Food Balls
The dog can also be occupied with food balls at home. Food balls and the like allow the dog to occupy itself for a while. If you don’t have a food ball, you can use empty toilet paper rolls, for example. Simply pinch the ends and roll through the apartment or house.
Please pay attention to the feed rationing !
However, the intensive occupation with our four-legged friends is not only important for the mental and physical utilization of the dog, but also for the bond between dog and owners. Use the time at home with your dogs and create an even closer bond.