Last Updated on January 20, 2021
- Teach your dog new tricks every day or week.
- Introduce your dog to new faces every week.
- Give your dog tasks to complete.
- Play games like hide & seek or puzzle games with your dog.
- Give your dog a new toy every week.
- Play Fetch as much as you can. Play dog sports like flyball.
These will keep your dog smart and healthy, both physically and mentally.
3. Meeting a new dog
The sooner you socialize your dog, the better, as it can help prevent aggression toward other dogs in the future. When your dog gets used to meeting and playing with other pet dogs, they will be calmer around new dogs and people that do not represent a threat to them. That can reinforce positive behavior, prevent problems like boredom and depression in dogs, and keep your healthy dog playful and happy.
