It’s that time of year – temperatures are slowly dropping, vacations are ending, and children are headed back to school. But the kids aren’t the only ones that can benefit from a little higher learning. Our dogs and cats are naturally inquisitive and great learners, so engaging them in ways that encourage mental stimulation can both increase their quality of life and strengthen your bond with them!
Basic Training
No one likes being bored – that includes your pets. Dogs and cats will look for things to do and if you don’t offer them constructive opportunities, they’ll often end up finding destructive ones. Especially with dogs, investing the time in proper leash training and good walking habits helps your canine to focus on a task in front of them. As a bonus, you’ll gain confidence in their ability to be well-behaved when you go out together. Depending on your cat’s personality, you can even take your feline friend on walks using a well-fitting harness.
Also, contrary to the adage, you can teach an old dog new tricks. In fact, both dogs and cats are capable of learning tasks and tricks through clicker training. Combined with small, low-calorie training treats and patience, clicker training can yield pretty impressive results and give your pet the attention and stimulation they crave. If you’ve never tried a clicker, there are great tips online for starting out. You can check out the clicker options we have - and like new pencils and backpacks help kids get in the right frame of mind for a new school year, grab a new leash, harness, and treats for your pet and start their new classes today! SHOP NOW
Recess
You know the saying – “all work and no play…” Well, we don’t want any dull pets, so ample play time is definitely on the day’s agenda. But they can still learn even during play, especially if you choose stimulating, interactive toys. Keep your pet’s mind active with toys like puzzles that contain treats. Available in many different styles, these toys reward learning and persistent play with small treats that keep your dog or cat coming back for more. Toys like teaser wands, laser pointers, and chasers are great ways to keep your cat’s interest and help them stay active. Take a moment and think through your pet’s personality and how they like to play now and you’re sure to find a fun and interactive toy from our collection that will be the perfect fit for their next playtime. SHOP NOW
