Walking and playing fetch are great ways to keep your dog in shape. But have you challenged their brain recently? Because that’s important for their overall health and well-being too.
Walking through your neighborhood and playing fetch are great ways to keep your dog in shape. But have you challenged their brain recently? Because that’s important for their overall health and well-being.Puppies. Brain games build self-confidence and teach them to play by themselves.Seniors. They keep their mind sharp and help prevent brain decline.
But thinking skills can start to drop as your dog ages. More than one-third of dogs over 8 years old start to lose some of their brain function. But other dogs in that study were given food at random. They showed signs of frustration because they didn’t know when to expect treats. You can also let your dog’s nose work hard by using a snuffle mat. These are usually made of fleece or fabric strips attached to a flat bottom. You can buy snuffle mats or make them by sewing strips of fabric on a sturdy cloth bottom. Some also have pockets or hidden crevices. Sprinkle your pet’s kibble or some treats into the folds and they have to use their nose to hunt for them.
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