Dog owners learn quickly that a bored dog is a problem dog. It is not that the dog is bad; it is that the owner is not investing enough time and energy into his pet. Most pet owners take great pride in showing how smart their pets are. The best way to show this is by playing games with the animal. Smart dogs need to be mentally stimulated.
There are many ways to stimulate your dog mentally and I will list a few. The first and most important is lots of exercise. Set up a homemade agility course and work with your dog on that giving him lots of praise and attention when he runs it correctly. Hide a ball and play find it with him.
Keep a regular schedule each day with your dog. Take a walk at the same time, feed him and groom him at the same time. The schedule or ritual is very important to your dog. Give your dog jobs to do. Anything simple like bring in the paper or getting your slippers. Dogs love to work and will do most anything for you praise.
Obedience training is a wonderful tool for exercising both mind and body. Your dog has to think and make the right decision. He knows he will get rewarded for right decisions and corrected for wrong ones. This type of training also creates a sense of responsibility in your dog and requires him to think in order to get your praise.
You can make a game out of just about anything with your dog and both of you will be rewarded for the effort. Have fun with your dog and keep him busy because that is what makes him happy.
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