Keeping animals entertained during lockdown

If you think you’re couped up sitting at home during the national lockdown, think about your furry friends too.

While cats couldn’t be bothered by the lack of social interaction, many dogs don’t understand why they can’t go out for a run or play in the park.

Thanks to Canine and Co, a pet retailer, there are some handy games you can play with your canine companion, to keep them entertained.

Scatter Feeding – This is a super-easy way to keep your furry family busy for a longer period of time. Dogs naturally love to hunt, so making them earn their treats and food by looking for them shouldn’t be seen as punishment.

Nose Work/ Nose Games – This game can be quite fun once your dog has learnt and understands the command to ‘find the treats’, and you can even keep him or her in another room while you hide his treats so that you make the scavenger hunt more exciting.

Interactive Dog Toys – Given lockdown and the unavailability of toys, why not try making your own toy treat dispenser? Relieve your pet’s boredom and yours through interactive play.

Frozen Treats – Fill up an ice tray with some delicious meaty broth and freeze these for your furry companion. He/she will appreciate this on an especially warm day whilst playing in the garden.

Basic Obedience Training – This is an activity you can practice with your dog every day! Sit, lay down, shake, stay, and come here are the basic commands to start with.

For more advice and deals for your dogs, visit https://www.canineandco.co.za.

HAVE YOUR SAY:
Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or email us at dundee.courier@caxton.co.za.  Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394.