Content
- Kong
- How to make a homemade kong
- Tic-Tac-Twirl
- tracker
- cube-ball
- bionic toys
- Mental Challenges for Dogs: Play Finding
- Mental Challenges for Dogs: Practice Obedience
Some dog breeds, such as the Border Collie and German Shepherd, need mental stimulation to feel relaxed and active. Many problems, such as anxiety and stress, can be resolved using intelligence toys. However, any dog can benefit from this type of toy, as they are mentally stimulated and provide a good time, making the dog more intelligent and active. In this Animal Expert article, we talk about how to stimulate the dog's intelligence.
Kong
Kong is a fantastic toy and very useful for dogs suffering from separation anxiety. Also, it's a totally safe toy, as you can let the dog interact with him unsupervised.
The mechanism is very simple: you have to introduce feed, treats and even pate into the hole and the dog keep removing the food using paws and muzzle. In addition to entertaining them for a while, kong relaxes them and encourages them to think of different postures to empty their kong content.
Find out everything about kong, what the ideal size or how to use it correctly. Its use is highly recommended for all types of dogs.
How to make a homemade kong
Know how to do the toy for kong dog home, an easy and inexpensive alternative to make your puppy smarter:
Tic-Tac-Twirl
On the market, you can find intelligence games very similar to Tic-Tac-Twirl. IT'S a small board that expels treats through some openings that must be rotated. The dog, using its muzzle and paws, will remove the food from its interior.
Besides being fun, it's a mental activity for dogs that we also enjoy watching him play. This type of dog toy, which releases food, is very suitable for dogs that eat very fast, as the treats come out little by little and the animal cannot eat them all at once. It also increases your sense of smell.
tracker
this game is very simple and you can do it without spending anything (you just need to buy snacks). You must take three identical containers and hide the food in one of them. The dog, with its muzzle or paw, will find them.
This is one of those smart games for dogs that besides being a lot of fun, it helps to relax and is a mental stimulus for dogs.
cube-ball
This toy is very similar to the kong, however, instead of hiding treats, the dog should pick up a ball inside the cube, which is not as simple as it sounds. In addition to making the dog smarter, it is a 2 in 1 toy.
You can make a similar cube at home, but make sure it is soft and never toxic. It's perfect for obese dogs that can't snack too much.
If you're looking for more information on dog exercise, check out this article: Dog Activities
bionic toys
To understand what it is, bionic objects are those that try to simulate the behavior of a living being through the use of engineering and mechanics. In this case, we find toys very diverse and surprising perfect for restless and energetic puppies.
The materials of bionic toys are bite resistant and deformable so that your best friend finds them a source of lasting fun and mental stimulation for dogs.
See also: Activities for elderly dogs
Mental Challenges for Dogs: Play Finding
One more of the toys to entertain dogs is a play find game that stimulates the sense of smell and makes the dog smarter. You may use toys or treats, everything is valid. Hide them in a specific place and help your dog if he can't find it.
In addition to the possibility of doing it at home, toys with this function can also be found such as "Find the squirrel", a very fun and adorable oversize toy.
Mental Challenges for Dogs: Practice Obedience
Obedience is a perfect method to stimulate your dog's mind and teach him to behave. You may practice pawing, sitting or standing. Everything is possible if you repeat it several times and through the use of positive reinforcement. We recommend doing sessions 10 to 15 minutes of training to not overload your pet. You can also use the clicker, a very fun and effective system.
In this video, on the Animal Expert channel, on YouTube, we show you how to teach a dog to pawn: