 "The
Brain Game"
as told by Chubster Chow Chow
"Hi, I'm Chubster Chow Chow.
Okay, it's true. Dogs get bored easily! Boredom is really
frustrating, too, and that's why we chew up your furniture.
Sorry! You can help us not be bored, and the best thing is, it
really doesn't take much effort on your part."
"In this game, which I call the Brain
Game, you're going tempt me out of boredom with treats. Hey,
they don't call me Chubster the Chow for nothing, heh heh."
HERE'S HOW THE GAME
WORKS
"Get a pet-safe bone from the pet store.
Make sure it has a hollow center. Now, put something in that hollow
part. I'm suggesting doggie treats, pieces of hot dog, maybe peanut
butter (or, better for my health, almond butter) or cheese."
"Now, give it to me when you go away.
Okay...once I have that bone, I'm going to HAVE to figure out
how to get those good treats OUT. Oh boy, gotta gotta GOT TO
have those treats. Workin' workin' WORKIN' to get them out. My,
look at the clock. I've been on this mission for awhile,
now...and I'm all tired out. Better take a nap (and dream about
more treats in the bone, more treat-getting tactics; yeah, I can
SOLVE THIS MYSTERY.)"
"You know, of course, that bone won't
entertain me forever. So, get me some of those educational toys from
the pet store. You know, the ones that have cavities for hiding
treats. I'll do almost anything for food!"
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Macie says...Dogs are den
animals. One of the best gifts you can give your dog is his
very own den, such as a dog crate, to be treated as your
dog's "safe place".
With his own den and plenty of toys to keep him occupied
in your absence, your dog should be able to adapt to your
absences. Try to limit your dog's crate time to no more than
four hours at a stretch.
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