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It’s generally the number 1 question people ask themselves before acquiring a dog... ‘Will I have enough time to exercise a dog?’\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhilst physical exercise is an important part of dog ownership, it’s only part of the picture. Dogs are gregarious, intelligent creatures that\u003Cb\u003E also crave social interactions and new learning experiences daily\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith that being said, there are \u003Cb\u003Efive things you should do with your dog every day\u003C\/b\u003E to achieve a happy and satisfied pooch at the end of the day: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EMove, Play, Focus, Sniff, Rest. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EEach one of these areas is as important as the other and some overlap, but they all work together in helping prevent behavioural issues and promote a healthy mental state. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#1. MOVE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZPp1ryTDOy8\/YDRU43IIuMI\/AAAAAAAAsmo\/Liv-4OtCPQ0b43kE4W0-ZhoDW49_T1A7ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Every_Day_Move_Finn_Shetland_Dog%2B-%2BPhoto%2BNathan%2BEdwards.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"979\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZPp1ryTDOy8\/YDRU43IIuMI\/AAAAAAAAsmo\/Liv-4OtCPQ0b43kE4W0-ZhoDW49_T1A7ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Every_Day_Move_Finn_Shetland_Dog%2B-%2BPhoto%2BNathan%2BEdwards.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;\"\u003EShetland Dog Finn\u0026nbsp; - Photo (supplied) Nathan Edwards\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlthough each breed requires completely different amounts of physical exercise, \u003Cb\u003Eevery dog needs to move every day\u003C\/b\u003E. The type of physical exercise you do with your dog should vary each day in length and activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDon’t get stuck in the same pattern of a 30 minute walk every day at 6am or a one-hour game of fetch in the afternoon in an attempt to tire your dog out. Dogs like variety, they are \u003Cb\u003Eneophilic\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(they love new things), so get creative with how you exercise your dog!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHere are some ways you can vary your dog’s exercise regime:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YDk5tNRFYPs\/YDW-r4qAyMI\/AAAAAAAAsoA\/_G9VwX59CVsIoCL_3XCpo9ZrSB8xZx1ugCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Swimming%2B-%2BCredit%2BAmy%2BSmith%2BInstagram%2Bat%2Bbrian.calvin.smith.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YDk5tNRFYPs\/YDW-r4qAyMI\/AAAAAAAAsoA\/_G9VwX59CVsIoCL_3XCpo9ZrSB8xZx1ugCLcBGAsYHQ\/w300-h400\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Swimming%2B-%2BCredit%2BAmy%2BSmith%2BInstagram%2Bat%2Bbrian.calvin.smith.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: trebuchet;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003ECredit - Amy Smith \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brian.calvin.smith\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E@brian.calvin.smith\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGo for slow-paced leisurely walks\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, with the emphasis of\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eletting your dog explore the surroundings\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EGet in your car and \u003Cb\u003Ego to different locations\u003C\/b\u003E to start your walk somewhere new. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EVary the start time\u003C\/b\u003E, duration, location and distance of your walks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETeach your dog to swim!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVary your pace\u003C\/b\u003E, slow, normal and fast and add in a training session when you reach the corner of each block. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETake your dog on a long line to an open space\u003C\/b\u003E and practise some recalls. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#2. PLAY - Why is Play so important?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo put it simply – \u003Cb\u003Eyour dog NEEDS you to play with them\u003C\/b\u003E. Play is one of the most common and important bonding and learning exercises for all social mammals, and dogs are highly social creatures.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cwEyW685e3U\/YDRTFnXI0YI\/AAAAAAAAsmc\/dbTQ4HiPDgQCBz7E2MYK1bDtgfy0JTjogCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1125\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_to_Do_Daily_Puppies_Play_and_Learn_New_Behaviours.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1111\" data-original-width=\"1125\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cwEyW685e3U\/YDRTFnXI0YI\/AAAAAAAAsmc\/dbTQ4HiPDgQCBz7E2MYK1bDtgfy0JTjogCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h395\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_to_Do_Daily_Puppies_Play_and_Learn_New_Behaviours.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThrough playing, puppies learn and rehearse virtually every skill\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;that is important to have later on in life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESome \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/11\/how-to-raise-puppy-in-city.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ebehaviours learned during play\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E are obvious and funny, like watching puppies stalk, pounce and attack each other.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOthers are a bit embarrassing, such as humping! One thing is for certain, it’s all normal and it’s crucial. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOnce your puppy leaves its litter or when a new dog joins your family, \u003Cb\u003Ethe best thing you can do early on is work out HOW they like to play\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EKnowing this about them will establish and strengthen your bond together, which means when you eventually head out into more distracting environments, you are your dog’s favourite play mate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlaying properly with your dog will also teach them how to think when excited\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DLW_EJJtEjc\/YDW7OMz_NLI\/AAAAAAAAsn4\/01MXgMTJo1ItS0KZK-yhSXpPDsgkM9UGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1488\/Five_Enriching_Activities_to_Do_with_Dogs_Every_Day_Playing_Tug_with_Rules.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1488\" data-original-width=\"1125\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DLW_EJJtEjc\/YDW7OMz_NLI\/AAAAAAAAsn4\/01MXgMTJo1ItS0KZK-yhSXpPDsgkM9UGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w303-h400\/Five_Enriching_Activities_to_Do_with_Dogs_Every_Day_Playing_Tug_with_Rules.jpg\" width=\"303\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EYou’re not only bonding but you’re making your dog healthier and \u003Cb\u003Ebuilding skills that make them easier to train\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EEven if your dog is an adult dog who you’ve never played with, this is a must.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESo what are some examples of play you can do with your dog: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ \u003Cb\u003EFetch with rules\u003C\/b\u003E, e.g. sit, stay and then retrieve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ \u003Cb\u003EHide and Seek\u003C\/b\u003E games. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ \u003Cb\u003ETug-O-War \u003C\/b\u003Eagain with rules, e.g. wait, bite \u0026amp; let go. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ \u003Cb\u003EChasing flirt poles\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#3. FOCUS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe two obvious ways to help your dog focus would be through: \u003Cb\u003ETraining and Behavioural Enrichment\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EConsider \u003Cb\u003Eactivities suited to your breed as well\u003C\/b\u003E. Think of activities that get the blood pumping and the brain thinking at the same time. For some breeds, this is as important as providing them with food to eat and clean water to drink.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EA working dog’s desire to problem solve is as strong as their desire to run for miles. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/04\/dog-agility-ultimate-of-dog-sports.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAgility\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Obedience, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/06\/fun-things-to-do-with-your-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETrick Training\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E trials – the possibilities are endless and your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/border-collie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBorder Collie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/07\/australian-kelpie-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EKelpie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/australian-cattle-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECattle Dog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E will thrive given access to these outlets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7FCYln8XVL8\/YDW5-Dok7DI\/AAAAAAAAsnw\/ahhALSw-78YrS5RqrHH7pekIXl-weaP5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1254\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Teaching_Tricks_Ryan_Tate_with_his_Malinois_Rafa.png\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1254\" data-original-width=\"864\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7FCYln8XVL8\/YDW5-Dok7DI\/AAAAAAAAsnw\/ahhALSw-78YrS5RqrHH7pekIXl-weaP5gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w275-h400\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Teaching_Tricks_Ryan_Tate_with_his_Malinois_Rafa.png\" width=\"275\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERyan Tate\u003C\/b\u003E training with his\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelgian Malinois Rafa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ETraining new behaviours and continuing to teach your dog new things throughout their life, not just while they are a puppy, naturally offers \u003Cb\u003Eopportunities for your dog to focus and problem solve.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EStart by learning the basics; \u003Cb\u003Eteach your dog a reward marker and a release cue\u003C\/b\u003E. Then work on perfectly current behaviours like sit, drop, stay working on duration and distraction and then move on to shake, touch, roll over, spin and so on! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBehavioural enrichment\u003C\/b\u003E is all about offering dogs opportunities in their daily life to \u003Cb\u003Eexplore, problem solve and experience novel stimuli \u003C\/b\u003Eas a way of improving their overall psychological and physiological wellbeing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s like doing a crossword or sudoku puzzle each day to keep your brain sharp (or our son who currently has us trying to solve Rubik’s Cubes every spare minute!). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMost dogs struggle to entertain themselves with a toy unless there is a human at the other end of that toy\u003C\/b\u003E making it move and come to life. We therefore tend to focus more on \u003Cb\u003Efood-based enrichment\u003C\/b\u003E, especially when attempting to keep dogs entertained while separated from the family. Keep in mind that \u003Cb\u003Edogs are omnivores\u003C\/b\u003E, which means they can eat a variety of fruits and vegetables along with meat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CoNg1oool_c\/YDRNj4NwTNI\/AAAAAAAAsmE\/9iE1x9f_rgkQGg8dS6Whp6L1gEEI_jb8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1047\/Five_Enriching_Activities_to_Dog_with_your_Dogs_Daily_Focus_Malinois_licks_frozen_ice_block.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1047\" data-original-width=\"1002\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CoNg1oool_c\/YDRNj4NwTNI\/AAAAAAAAsmE\/9iE1x9f_rgkQGg8dS6Whp6L1gEEI_jb8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w383-h400\/Five_Enriching_Activities_to_Dog_with_your_Dogs_Daily_Focus_Malinois_licks_frozen_ice_block.jpg\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ \u003Cb\u003EFrozen ice blocks\u003C\/b\u003E with broth, veggies or kibble.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ Mince smeared inside \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/top-15-dog-boredom-busters-in-2023.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ecommercial enrichment products\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ \u003Cb\u003EClam shell sand \/ digging pit\u003C\/b\u003E with buried treasure in the backyard. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ Pig’s ear\u0026nbsp; \/ cow hoof \/ \u003Cspan\u003Edeer antler dog treats\u003C\/span\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ Brisket bones or chicken necks \u003Cb\u003Einside old cereal boxes\u003C\/b\u003E or similar. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ Frozen carrot or apple piece. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E✅ Half a cup of kibble inside a plastic bottle (ensure the lid, o-ring and any stickers are removed prior). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAll of these activities are designed to \u003Cb\u003Emake the dog feel happy\u003C\/b\u003E and will\u003Cb\u003E in turn make them a calmer dog\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESide note:\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Cb\u003EDon’t underestimate the power of offering your dog lots of things\u003C\/b\u003E they are allowed to explore, in order to prevent them from exploring the ones they’re not, such as your lawn, door mat, couch or Achille's tendon! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#4. SNIFF\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6cuj1P2XZNg\/YDRf34vpyrI\/AAAAAAAAsnA\/-3FOefe3zU474pgUu--B5qtF-SV-KU8WwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1200\/Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Scent_Nose_Work_Close_up_of_Dog_Nose.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"742\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6cuj1P2XZNg\/YDRf34vpyrI\/AAAAAAAAsnA\/-3FOefe3zU474pgUu--B5qtF-SV-KU8WwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Scent_Nose_Work_Close_up_of_Dog_Nose.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDogs were born to use their nose! Their \u003Cb\u003Esense of smell is at least 3,000 times better than ours\u003C\/b\u003E. They have millions more olfactory receptors than we do and a much bigger part of their brain is dedicated to just smell. So all dogs should experience some form of scent game every day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis might be as simple as scattering their food around the back yard like a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Escavenger hunt rather than putting breakfast in a bowl\u003C\/b\u003E. 2 minutes of mindlessly scoffing food becomes 25 minutes of active brain use, sniffing out every last morsel hiding in the yard! This is a great option just before you leave for work.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf your dog has a favourite toy, you can also\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eplay games of hide and fetch the toy\u003C\/b\u003E. Start off easy by holding onto your dog and throwing their toy into some long grass, and increase difficulty by asking them to sit and stay while you hide it up high, down low or behind furniture.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf your dog belongs to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Escent hound\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Beagles, Bassets, Bloodhounds) or\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Egun dog group\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Retrievers, Spaniels, Pointers) then you can’t go past properly\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Etraining your dog in scent based games.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hf6gYrLesY0\/YDRcWKPUaxI\/AAAAAAAAsm4\/2aLtmS8zkHoFQKA993VGYjglAsNAt-MPwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Enriching-Activities_for-Dogs_Sniffing_NoseWork_mentally_tiring_activity%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BNathalie%2BSPEHNER%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hf6gYrLesY0\/YDRcWKPUaxI\/AAAAAAAAsm4\/2aLtmS8zkHoFQKA993VGYjglAsNAt-MPwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Enriching-Activities_for-Dogs_Sniffing_NoseWork_mentally_tiring_activity%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BNathalie%2BSPEHNER%2Bon%2BUnsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPhoto by Nathalie Spehner on Unsplash\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe believe \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Etraining and games involving scent is directly linked to improved behaviour\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. This is why we are seeing more nose works and scent training courses popping up around the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe internet is littered with online scent courses for pet owners – including our own at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tateonlinetraininghub.com\/scent-detection\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.tateanimals.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Once you have trained your dog to find your keys, wallet, kid's toy or equivalent, it becomes a fantastic way to \u003Cb\u003Eexercise your dog on a cold and rainy day or when you are feeling unwell\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHide the keys somewhere in the house or backyard, ask your dog to find them then sit back with a coffee and let the hound burn off the steam! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#5. REST\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERest and relaxation are such important factors in raising a well-rounded adult dog. \u003Cb\u003EA young puppy needs anywhere between 18–20 hours of sleep a day\u003C\/b\u003E! Teaching your dog the skill of ‘switching off’ is equally important as training, socialisation and exercise. And like humans, sleep really does promote sleep. Provide your dog with opportunities to practise ‘mindfulness’. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESo how can you promote rest? Here are a few of our favourite ways:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vwz0126mImU\/YDRiO5BEpZI\/AAAAAAAAsnI\/EEC0kjlEJ0cGrMdoxLpRxotGMb-La3LoACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1395\/Five_Enriching_Actvities_for_Dogs_Rest_and_Relaxation_Conner_enjoys_massage_using_Petssager_Grooming_Brush.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"954\" data-original-width=\"1395\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vwz0126mImU\/YDRiO5BEpZI\/AAAAAAAAsnI\/EEC0kjlEJ0cGrMdoxLpRxotGMb-La3LoACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Five_Enriching_Actvities_for_Dogs_Rest_and_Relaxation_Conner_enjoys_massage_using_Petssager_Grooming_Brush.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1) Groom and pet your dog with long smooth strokes\u003C\/b\u003E along the flanks of their body, particularly after exercise. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2) Crate train your dog\u003C\/b\u003E and teach them to enjoy it and switch off while in there. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3) Teach your dog how to go to their bed\/place\u003C\/b\u003E for a period of time and relax. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-3I2oW0d5s\/YDRR2nstY6I\/AAAAAAAAsmU\/u6Cr5VOBSdklo5RfPH9rikqgEjs_1wXcgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Five_Enriching_Actvities_for_Dogs_You_Should_Do_Every_Day_Rest_Teaching_to_Stay_on_Bed.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1119\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-3I2oW0d5s\/YDRR2nstY6I\/AAAAAAAAsmU\/u6Cr5VOBSdklo5RfPH9rikqgEjs_1wXcgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Five_Enriching_Actvities_for_Dogs_You_Should_Do_Every_Day_Rest_Teaching_to_Stay_on_Bed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt can be very easy to get stuck in the pattern of prioritising quantity of physical exercise, over quality; a variety of activities that serve the purpose of \u003Cb\u003Eexercising both the mind and body\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou’d be amazed at how much more settled a dog might be after a 15-minute game of ‘find the keys’ around the house over a 40-minute ball chucking session at the park.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen we visit clients with destructive, anxious or reactive dogs they are usually getting the wrong type of exercise. It’s generally along the lines of an out of control run at the dog park or a walk on lead where the dog is constantly pulling or reacting at other dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOften the other 4 topics mentioned here aren’t being addressed at all. We set each of our clients up with a \u003Cb\u003Edaily training and exercise regime that consists of a combination of all the above exercises\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIn 9 out of 10 cases, regardless of the dog’s problems, we see an obvious improvement in the dog’s behaviour, overall happiness and relationship with the owner within 2-3 weeks of the owner’s\u003Cb\u003E implementing well thought out movement, play, focus, sniffing and rest, every day\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Cb\u003EJen Tate (February 2021)\u003C\/b\u003E for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (all rights reserved)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAbout our writer\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1XH9T7fIjNg\/YDW4w1DWrlI\/AAAAAAAAsno\/7PfO4oAe-xEoaXZa28aM8nBq4wi0KQB_wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1194\/Five_Enriching_Activities_with_Dogs_Jennifer_and_Ryan_Tate_with_family_and_dogs.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1194\" data-original-width=\"812\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1XH9T7fIjNg\/YDW4w1DWrlI\/AAAAAAAAsno\/7PfO4oAe-xEoaXZa28aM8nBq4wi0KQB_wCLcBGAsYHQ\/w273-h400\/Five_Enriching_Activities_with_Dogs_Jennifer_and_Ryan_Tate_with_family_and_dogs.png\" width=\"273\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJen and Ryan Tate\u003C\/b\u003E are a unique couple whose passion for animals is central to their work and lives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EBetween them, they have almost 30 years experience and are two of Australia’s most in demand and respected animal behaviourists, including several years at Sydney's famous \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETaronga Zoo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ETheir business, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tateanimals.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETATE Animal Training Enterprises\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, specialises in many areas of training, from puppy pre-school through to specialised training for conservation and biosecurity detection dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EJen and Ryan live in Port Macquarie with 3 young children and several highly skilled and affectionate dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETheir first book \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\"How To Train Your Dog\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E is a comprehensive guide to raising and training dogs to\u0026nbsp;be released on March 16, 2021. It can be \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/how-to-train-your-dog-jennifer-tate\/book\/9781761042782.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epre-ordered here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7843038564905199603\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/5-enriching-activities-you-should-do.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7843038564905199603"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7843038564905199603"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/5-enriching-activities-you-should-do.html","title":"5 Enriching Activities You Should Do With Your Dog Every Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-82fh3_iuWQ0\/YDXAjJgFdMI\/AAAAAAAAsoI\/MNbSlFVTG6grjRGfJHhOlSquE_fEuhfIQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Five_Enriching_Activities_for_Dogs_Food_Enrichment_Springer_Spaniel_with_KONG_toy.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-7855905577291261731"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-05T15:12:00.020+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-04-02T16:16:59.880+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"AUTUMN"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIVING WITH DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TRAINING"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"6 Dog Activities for Rainy Days"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zhsRHhPXmcc\/W8Jke9PN4TI\/AAAAAAAAXkc\/tYmMwMY1VPEshkuDR5r-fvEodZRwPm-8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/6-Dog-Activities-for-Rainy-Days-Siberian-Husky-Shaking-off-rain.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"781\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zhsRHhPXmcc\/W8Jke9PN4TI\/AAAAAAAAXkc\/tYmMwMY1VPEshkuDR5r-fvEodZRwPm-8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/6-Dog-Activities-for-Rainy-Days-Siberian-Husky-Shaking-off-rain.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIf you own a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/07\/8-tips-for-living-with-high-energy-dogs.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Edog with seemingly endless energy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E, you probably need to find ways to keep your furry friend active throughout the day. If you don’t, your pooch may “invent” his own fun “activities” out of your shoes, books, furniture, or anything else that can possibly be chewed on.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWhile a quick run or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/04\/another-day-at-offleash-dog-park.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Etime at the dog park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E may help alleviate some of your dog’s energy, rainy weather limits your options dramatically.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIn fact, many dogs shudder at getting their paws wet too, making it even harder to go out and take a walk or play fetch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFortunately, there a few things you can do\u0026nbsp;indoors that may keep your dog mentally and physically in shape (meaning out of trouble).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe following games are a fun way to beat the raining day blues and exercise your dog indoors – both his mind and body!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E#1. Stage funny photos\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5emsZZbmO3M\/Vos-Yr-tMXI\/AAAAAAAACSE\/0KY4ryg8NYY\/s1600\/Funny-Dogs-Pug-Laughing.jpg\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Funny-dog=photos-pug-laughing\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5emsZZbmO3M\/Vos-Yr-tMXI\/AAAAAAAACSE\/0KY4ryg8NYY\/s640\/Funny-Dogs-Pug-Laughing.jpg\" title=\"\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWith all of the commands, running around, and strange positions necessary to get the perfect shot, taking some funny photos can be a great way for you and your dog to both get tired out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EYou may want to try staging your dog doing something human, like typing on a keyboard, or wearing a pair of glasses and looking at an old text books.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOne of Australia's top pet and animal photographers, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAlex Cearns\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E shared her \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/05\/5-dog-photography-tips-tricks.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etop five dog photo tips and tricks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to help you take some fabulous pooch pics plus she offered some advice on how to best photograph rescue dogs at a shelter.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you need a little help to get your dog to look straight into the frame, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/12-must-have-apps-for-dog-lovers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBarkCam App\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ecan help get his attention by playing a range of sounds including squeaky toys, door bells or a bag of treats rustling...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wcf-yyzLP9g\/VotBgQkdhdI\/AAAAAAAACS4\/wLhNNRgVTww\/s1600\/Funny-Dog-Close-Up-Face.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Funny-dog-photos-upside-down-dog\" border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wcf-yyzLP9g\/VotBgQkdhdI\/AAAAAAAACS4\/wLhNNRgVTww\/s640\/Funny-Dog-Close-Up-Face.jpg\" title=\"\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ENo matter what idea you choose, your dog will get plenty of attention, you’ll get some funny pictures, and both of you are sure to have a great time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#2. Food or Treat Dispensing Toys\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H2yPIuBE8R4\/Vos-qSdFIYI\/AAAAAAAACSM\/FHKkZWDpb1w\/s1600\/Food-dispensing-dog-toys.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Food-dispensing-dog-toys\" border=\"0\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H2yPIuBE8R4\/Vos-qSdFIYI\/AAAAAAAACSM\/FHKkZWDpb1w\/s640\/Food-dispensing-dog-toys.jpg\" title=\"\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThere are many types of food-dispensing toys that your dogs will adore (or at least they will love what’s inside which is the essential part!). Such products are great not only for rainy days, but whenever your dog is getting antsy or hyper (e.g. a pending thunderstorm) and you need a quick distraction.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESimply throw some food inside, and let your dog roll, gnaw, and bob it all around the room until he gets tired or there is nothing left inside. With \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/02\/dog-obesity-and-weight-management_9.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Edog obesity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E a major issue, please remember to administer all treats and snacks responsibly.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor some inspiration to refresh your dog toys box, read \"\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/top-15-dog-boredom-busters-in-2023.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E15 Top Boredom Busters for Dogs (2023 edition)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#3.    Dog Bowling\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you have kids, dog bowling can be a great activity to involve them in too. First, gather as many empty two-litre plastic bottles and milk jugs as you can — these will be the “pins.” Then, go into a long hallway or another area of your home where there’s enough room for your dog to run.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EStand all the pins at the end of the room in a bowling-alley triangular formation. Finally, grab a tennis “bowling” ball and roll it toward the pins. If your dog likes to chase, he will probably go flying after the ball and knock over the pins. Set them back up and see who can get the most strikes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#4.    Teach your Dog a New Trick\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: purple;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QR9cJUO9U_0\/WrF9pMMlGoI\/AAAAAAAATtg\/QL7TMpZiz6Ue4Skkcvo7hM7R6tCayjxwwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/The-Trainers-Pouch-dog-training-pouch-review-Instagram.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QR9cJUO9U_0\/WrF9pMMlGoI\/AAAAAAAATtg\/QL7TMpZiz6Ue4Skkcvo7hM7R6tCayjxwwCLcBGAs\/s400\/The-Trainers-Pouch-dog-training-pouch-review-Instagram.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/the-trainers-pouch-training-pouch-review.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Trainers Pouch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E makes it easy \u003Cbr \/\u003Eto dispense dog treats\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EOr just brush up on some old ones... Dogs get more than physical exercise when they’re outside — they get mental exercise too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWorking on training can be a great way to help keep them mentally active, even if they’re stuck inside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhether you are teaching a puppy to sit, or just brushing up on some commands, if you push your dog’s abilities, they will probably get tired out pretty quickly.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EFor suggestions, check\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/5-easy-and-fun-tricks-to-teach-your-dog.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\"5 Easy and Fun Tricks to Teach Your Dog\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E#5.    Set up an Indoor Rally Course\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ELike \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/04\/dog-agility-ultimate-of-dog-sports.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Edog agility\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, rally obedience can easily be done inside your house. Use cones or really anything lying around the house as markers for the course.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you have never done rally, it’s relatively easy! Each station gives you and your dog a command to follow. You can make up your own signs, or follow this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gracegift.info\/rally\/akcsigns_duplicates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Elink\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to print your own rally obedience signs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#6. Be Brave and Go Outside?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: purple;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xhUhpzFB60\/Vos_cJuCMEI\/AAAAAAAACSs\/PD2AmSgbAMM\/s1600\/rain-san-diego-walking-with-dogs.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xhUhpzFB60\/Vos_cJuCMEI\/AAAAAAAACSs\/PD2AmSgbAMM\/s640\/rain-san-diego-walking-with-dogs.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EDogs are waterproof, so don’t let a little rain scare you from taking them out. If they’re still full of energy after the first four suggested activities, maybe it’s time to throw on a raincoat and head outside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhether it’s a quick walk along your normal route, or putting on some boots and for puddle jumping, they may have an amazing time splashing in the great outdoors; however, the time you spend cleaning them up after going outside may be less than amazing...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDon’t let a little rain stop you and your dog from getting active. From canine bowling and puddle jumping to funny photos and food dispensing toys, there are plenty of things you can do to get your dog some mental and physical exercise, no matter the weather.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/42S5jpT\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"200\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhuk2duxpgz2ET_1mri55vh1kxz48MVonSM605AxX6WMAvd19GCjeF1eF2iaWAud3Lkz62sKw3QvzU9Fn2plvQtAaxPhJq14sH-EPwRoG-R3jFxnMtFuTozUegcP5qPG7pNLrWUV-3VHVlUfqgB8iUygqJ-5D_1UMyGsfDSJRMPVAxaYQSbaChCzru1\/s16000\/Merry_People_Boots_Banner_April_2023_Australian_Cat_Lover_Website.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/05\/5-dog-photography-tips-tricks.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E5 Dog Photography Tips \u0026amp; Tricks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/top-15-dog-boredom-busters-in-2023.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E15 Top Boredom Busters for Dogs in 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/03\/5-quick-dog-training-tips-for-success.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E5 Quick Dog Training Tips for Success\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7855905577291261731\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/01\/6-dog-activities-for-rainy-days.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7855905577291261731"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7855905577291261731"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/01\/6-dog-activities-for-rainy-days.html","title":"6 Dog Activities for Rainy Days"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zhsRHhPXmcc\/W8Jke9PN4TI\/AAAAAAAAXkc\/tYmMwMY1VPEshkuDR5r-fvEodZRwPm-8ACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/6-Dog-Activities-for-Rainy-Days-Siberian-Husky-Shaking-off-rain.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});