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rainy day freezing outside you've
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probably already know how bored dogs
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indoors can be a nightmare they can turn
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into absolute menaces if your pup is
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driving you nuts don't just chalk it up
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to bad weather take action but here's
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where it gets controversial most go-to
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indoor games aren't actually engaging
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enough for high energy dogs if you're
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tossing the same old toy to your dog in
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the same old way you're setting yourself
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up for frustration while your dog still
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has energy to burn keeping your dog
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entertained indoors isn't impossible but
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does take more creativity than just
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grabbing a squeaky toy here's how to
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really keep them occupied and avoid
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turning your living room into a k9
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demolition Zone let's start with indoor
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fetch but not the lazy toss it once and
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scroll your phone version this needs
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some excitement clear a path and if your
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dog's a fetch Pro challenge them by
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changing the direction mid-run or
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creating obstacles Stack Up pillows or
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boxes and watch them navigate like a
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furry stunt double dogs like variety and
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without it they'll lose interest faster
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than you think think plus a study from
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applied animal behavior science shows
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that dogs thrive on problemsolving
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activities so give them a reason to
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think while they chase next let's get
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into scent games the find it game isn't
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just cute it's scientifically backed as
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one of the best mental exercises for
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dogs hide treats around the room and
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according to research from K9 cognition
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your dog's nose will go into hyperdrive
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stimulating their brain in ways a simple
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tug-of War can't don't stop at treats
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try hiding their favorite toy or even a
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piece of clothing that smells like you
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they'll sniff search and pounce like
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Sherlock Holmes on four legs speaking of
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tug of war this game often gets a bad
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rap for encouraging aggression but
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here's the truth it's only a problem if
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you don't control the rules letting your
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dog win a few rounds isn't going to turn
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them into a power hungry tyrant in fact
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experts at the American Veterinary
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Society of animal behavior say that
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structured tug of war strengthens your
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bond with your dog while giving them an
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outlet for their energy just make sure
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you side when the game starts and stops
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otherwise they'll be dragging the Rope
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to you every 5 minutes for your smarty
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pants pups skip the generic sit and stay
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commands and teach something new trick
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training isn't just fun it's a brain
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workout commands like spin high five and
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play dead keep your dog engaged and
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mentally stimulated dogs love learning
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because it means treats and praise and
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studies show that mental stimulation can
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Tire them out just as much as physical
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exercise feeling ambitious create a DIY
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obstacle course use chairs cushions or
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even broomsticks to set up jumps tunnels
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and weaving paths it's like turning your
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living room into a mini agility Arena
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your dog will love the challenge and
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honestly watching them figure it out as
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half the fun according to Frontiers and
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veterinary science agility exercises
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improve a dog's focus and reduce stress
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perfect for those rainy days when
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they're bouncing off the walls now let's
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dial it back with the shell Bell game hi
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a treat under one of three cups shuffle
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them around and let your dog sniff out
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the prize this simple game builds
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problem solving skills and focus and
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honestly it's hilarious to watch them
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try to figure it out for an added
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challenge use smaller cups or add more
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options and for those moments when you
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don't have much energy TR Follow the
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Leader walk around the house stop
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suddenly and make random turns your dog
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will have to stay alert and focus on
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your moves it's a low energy game for
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you but keeps your dog mentally engaged
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and builds their responsiveness to your
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commands here's a story one rainy
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afternoon my dog Luna was full of energy
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pacing around like she was about to
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Stage a rebellion we started with indoor
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fetch but she quickly turned it into a
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game of leap over every obstacle I can
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find then I set up an impromptu maze
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with pillows and chairs and she zoomed
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through it like a furry NASCAR pro by
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the time we were done she flopped onto
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her bed with a contented sigh completely
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worn out that's when I realized keeping
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her entertained wasn't just about tiring
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her out it was about giving her a
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challenge and a purpose even indoors so
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what's your dog's favorite indoor game
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drop your tips in the comments because
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let's face it every dog parent needs
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more ideas for surviving a bored pup on
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a bad weather day struggling to keep
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your dog entertained check out the next
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video for even more creative indoor
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games and training tips that'll save
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your your sanity and your furniture
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struggling to keep your dog entertained
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indoors is tough but it's just one piece
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of the puzzle when it comes to tips
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that'll save your sanity and your
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furniture wondering if you're meeting
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their overall exercise needs or if
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there's more you can do check out the
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next video it might completely change
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how you approach their daily routine
