Simple mental stimulation ideas for dogs

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Published 2024-03-10
Is your furry friend showing signs of restlessness or engaging in destructive behaviour? The root cause might be a lack of mental stimulation. Just like humans, our canine companions crave challenges and learning opportunities to stay happy and healthy. Our detailed video guides you through a series of fun, easy-to-implement games and puzzles designed to challenge your dog's mind and prevent undesirable behaviours caused by boredom.

What you'll learn:

- The importance of mental stimulation for your dog's overall well-being.
- Five straightforward and effective enrichment activities to kickstart your dog's mental agility.
- The benefits of agility classes and teaching new tricks in keeping your pet both physically active and mentally sharp.
- Tips for seamlessly integrating these brain-boosting activities into your daily routine for a more engaged and content companion.

Our video is suitable for dog owners of all stages - whether you have a playful puppy, an energetic adult, or a graceful senior dog. We provide you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your dog's cognitive skills and quality of life.

00:00 Intro
00:46 Scatter feeding
01:40 Hide & seek
02:13 Target training
03:27 Shell game
04:10 Lick mats & puzzles
05:36 Agility classes
06:40 Teaching new tricks

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All Comments (21)
  • @karlmurray4479
    Be careful. . I came home from work to find my dog sitting in the armchair doing the Times Crossword and smoking my pipe 😂
  • @ellydavis2066
    Hide and seek is my favorite. If I'm hiding in a cupboard with the door ajar and he walks by looking for me I feel like a kid again and if I'm trying to make a run for a different room and he catches me I laugh like a drain and that gets him even more excited.
  • @madeleine1138
    This was a very good video. I wish more pet parents would do this instead of getting mad at their dogs when they chew something up or destroy it out of sheer boredom. It's not the pets fault.
  • @WolfMage888
    I thought I was the only one who used empty toilet paper rolls as a cheap toy! I do the same with paper towel and wrapping paper tubes! Boxes are great as well!!! I recently rescued a 5 1/2 year old GSD. She LOVES nose work and now we are going the next step with scent training. Additionally, we are training each other on agility obstacles. Great video you covered a lot of territory! Thank You!
  • @At-vy8rz
    Very good games, can't wait to try them out with my dog. I'm sure she'd love them
  • First compleye video I have seen on this subject. I have an energetic pup that requires mental stimulation because it is not allowed long walks yet. Thank you!
  • @cg9616
    Thank you some great games
  • @jessicacox2005
    Thank you for these great ideas! I am trying to prepare for when I get my border collie spayed. She is wild, so trying to keep her settled down for 2 weeks seems an insurmountable task 😅
  • @dennisiacco7057
    These are such great ideas, and very easy to do at home. Thank you!
  • @franliu1488
    My dog had so much fun playing hide and seek 😂thank you
  • @jenmdawg
    I don’t know if this is recommended or works for other dogs but as a puppy I started a “you can destroy this” pile of boxes in a specific area. When he gets restless because I am working or on the phone, in the shower - that’s his go to for stress relief. But it’s also his signal that’s he not happy. He’s never destroyed anything else - even when most would and I think it’s because I created that pile?