Toys are a big hit among dogs and thankfully Rooke’s stock a huge variety of squeaky, fluffy, stuffed and chewable toys your pet pooch will love! But how can toys eliminate boredom within dogs?  Good question!

Toys are another brilliant solution for mental stimulation in dogs as they provide entertainment in the most fun way possible!  They also encourage physical exertion, mental challenge, interaction with others and they’ll keep your pooch occupied while you tend to other things.  All while looking oh so cute!

Dogs love to play, but a bored dog will look for something to play with that they perhaps they shouldn’t have and so providing them with a variety of dog-specific toys will help to keep them out of the bins and right where they should be.  You could try hiding and rotating toys over time so when old toys come back into rotation, your dog will have the excitement of a brand new toy!

Dogs get bored just like we do so it’s important to provide them with exercise, training, interactive toys and brain games to keep them busy and entertained, minimising the chances of attention-seeking or destructive behaviour.  Dogs of all ages can benefit mentally, physically, and emotionally from these tips and tricks preventing them from making their own fun when left to their own devices, most likely in ways that don’t work for you.

For more tips and tricks on beating the boredom for your dog or to stock up on new toys and treats that your pet will love, pop in store to see us and our friendly, animal-loving team will be more than happy to help you!