These soft toys, as smaller they are, better for our cats. The object simulates a prey of a certain size, which our friend will stalk by different means until it catches it and, in some cases, destroys it completely. It…
The howl is a vestige, inherited from the wolves, and that in the past had communicative, emotional and social functions. But why does the dog keep howling, if it is no longer wild? Howling is an important source of information…
There are a wide variety of cat toys that they will love for many days, but unfortunately, thanks to their instinct for curiosity, they will tire and look for something new to entertain themselves. The most recommendable thing is to…
Your dog has an incredible sense of smell, so teaching it to find rewards using its nose is a great way for stimulating its mind. Place four or five opaque boxes or containers on the floor face up and together.…
Creating an obstacle course for your dog and teaching it to move this way can be very challenging for your pet. Items you can use are a sturdy box, bench, chair to jump or go under, a box with open…
If your dog is already an adult and your house has stairs, this game is great for increasing its cardiac rhythm. Start at the bottom of the stairs and tell it to sit down. Throw a toy at the top…
Agile and athletic dogs can be trained to catch flying objects. Ideally, it should start with a small object. Depending on whether or not you have space at home, you can roll the disc or throw it if you have…
Recognizing words with time, patience, and lots of practice, most dogs can learn to match some words to objects. See here how to start. Name two of your pet's favourite toys — something simple like "ball" "bear" or "baby." Keep…
At home you can use this extra time by its side to stimulate its mind. Give it the order to sit down, show a prize, and put it on the ground to pick up. Return it to the position and…
Playing hide and seek is not only for the two-foot children in your family as many dogs love to play it. This game challenges your dog's obedience capabilities and provides olfactory and mental stimulation. See here how to do it:…