Just ordered "barkbox" to try to keep things interesting.
This video/treat interactive device arrives today to try - perhaps the kids from college can log in. link
bored, upset dogs can get destructive.
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September 08, 2017, 12:32 PM
jmalb
Only one option... Have another kid.
September 08, 2017, 04:35 PM
SilverWolf
We had the same problem. Got a pup. The older guy is now active & healthy.
September 08, 2017, 04:40 PM
4x5
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Originally posted by jmalb: Only one option... Have another kid.
I think I like SilverWolf's suggestion better We actually still have two teenagers still at home.
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September 09, 2017, 01:47 AM
rusbro
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Originally posted by 4x5: I really like the idea of hiding a small treat under a cup and see if she can get to it.
That'll be good for 5-10 minutes, once or twice a day. You'll need to have a variety of things so you don't get too bored yourself and give up after a couple of weeks.
Something along the same line is feeding via a toy like a treat ball. Both of the below-linked worked well for my current dog, but I discontinued using them because she's a very eager eater and was doing damage to/with them. She slammed the fat-bowling-pin one into the walls a lot, marking up the paint. The ball one came in contact with the baseboards a lot, but I don't recall it doing much damage. Problem with it was she could get it in her mouth, and would eventually break it.
Dogs in general are social creatures. The NEED a pack... and if the pack gets disrupted it upsets the balance.
Take them to a dog park, and let them play. Good hard exercise... long walk or runs. Get working dogs a "job" retrievers fetch, herding dogs herd, or whatever type of work they were bred for.
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