How to Keep Your Puppy Occupied


Did you just get a new puppy? Have you notice how much energy your puppy has? Puppies can be very active during the day and definitely will keep you busy. A hyper puppy can be a handful and you certainly do not want to ignore your puppy; otherwise they will start biting on things. Here are some behaviors you wants to avoid:
  • Chewing excessively on things such as furnitures, shoes, cable, carpet, etc
  • Digging
  • Barking 

You want your puppy to channel their hyper energy from doing bad behaviors into doing something more fun . Below are some ideas to keep your puppy busy indoors and outdoors.


1. Play Fetch
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Playing fetch is one of the best ways to keep your puppy busy. At the same time, you can also play a game of tug of war with the toys. Playing a tug of war game with your puppy is a great way to exercise them  and certainly will makes them tired. Here are a few toys suggestions.



Cheerble Wicked Ball for Dogs




 Thick Chew Ropes -squeaky-Crinkly Plush, Tough Bouncy Ball


Mini Chew Pack


 


Squeaky Dog Toys



2. Play Hide and Seek
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Who doesn't like to play hide and seek? Your puppy certainly loves to play that game. Playing this game will strengthen your bond with your puppy and definitely make them excited. 






3. Use Toys to Hide Their Treats

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There are many stuffed toys available online that you can buy and hide the treats inside it to entertain your pets. This type of toy definitely will keep your puppy busy for hours. Below you can find a list of stuffed toys that my puppy loves!





Treat Dispensing Ball





KONG - Puppy Binkie - Soft Teething Rubber

Treat Ball Dog Chew Toys





Rubber Dog Treat Toys Dog Bone 



4. Teach Your Puppy New Tricks

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If you haven't started teaching your pup tricks, now is a good time to do that. You want to teach your pup tricks at a younger age. Use a training clicker or small treats when your pup accomplishes a trick. Here are a few easy and simple tricks you can do with your puppy.
  • Call the pup by their name. If the pup looks at you, reward them.
  • Learn how to sit
  • Lay Down
  • Spin around
  • Command your dog to come when you call their name
  • Roll Over
  • Fetch

5. Take Your Puppy for a Walk
Walking your puppy definitely will make them happy and a good way to release their hyper energy. While you're walking your puppy, teach them to walk beside you and/or learn how to sit. Walk your puppy at least once or twice a day. 







6. Give Your Puppy Edible Snacks
I wouldn't pick this option to control your puppy's hyper behaviors IF you recently just adopted the puppy. You want to bond with your new pup as much as possible at least on the first few weeks. However, if you do chose this route, there are several edible snacks that your puppy can consume such as:



Bully Sticks



Nylabone Chew Toy



Rawhides



Depends on your puppy's age and nibble behaviors, make sure you get the appropriate size edible snacks for your pup and control the amount of edible snacks they can have. Also make sure you provide plenty of fresh water when giving them edible snacks.
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FelixPaws Advise: 

 If you gives your puppy an edible snacks (pig or cow ears), be cautions that it can stain your carpets. You should get rid of these edible snacks if the puppy haven't touch it in few days. These type of treats can grow bacteria which essentially not safe for your puppy.




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