MENTALLY STIMULATE YOUR POOCH WITH MINIMUM EFFORT

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MENTALLY STIMULATE YOUR POOCH WITH MINIMUM EFFORT
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• If youre sick and tired of your furniture
  getting all chewed up, finding scratch marks all
  over the doors, your belongings being destroyed
  and constant barking, then it could be that your
  furry friend needs some mental stimulation. Here
  are some top tips for keeping your pets mind
  busy with minimum effort on your part
• Its not at all tricky
• Teaching your pet dog a few simple tricks is
  doing more than just having something clever to
  show off to your friends, it can be good for your
  dogs brain and general wellbeing, too.

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• As well as giving your pet something to do that
  they are usually rewarded for, a dog that is
  responsive to commands and can learn quickly
  often goes on to behave better, something that is
  good for both you and your pet.
• Walkies dont need to be dull
• We all know that walks are a fantastic way of
  keeping our pets healthy and stimulated, but when
  we continually stick to the same route it can get
  a little dull for both parties. While its
  recommended to stick to a general timetable when
  walking your dog, varying the route is the best
  way to ensure that you both get the most out of
  the experience.

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• Give your pooch as many new sights, sounds and
  smells as possible to ensure that your daily
  walks are a valuable experience and that your pet
  doesnt get bored.
• The sound of music
• Having the radio on when your pet is home alone
  has been proven to help lower their stress levels
  and keep them calm. A calm dog who isnt worried
  about being alone in the home because things have
  suddenly gone quiet and they cant hear or see
  you is far less likely to be anxious and display
  destructive behaviour. Even better, might be to
  play some calming, soothing sounds, and these can
  easily be found on Spotify or other music
  applications.

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• Its dogs play!
• No matter how many toys your pet dog has to play
  with, they will eventually tire of them, so try
  to buy them new, interactive ones every week and
  keep their interest levels up by hiding them and
  filling them with treats (Kong toys are great for
  this). When a dog tires of their toys, theyll
  quickly turn to playing with other items that
  they can get their paws on when left alone.
• Call the pet sitter
• There can be no substitute for a bored dog than
  human company, especially if said human is an
  experienced dog lover and knows how to keep a pet
  entertained and happy.

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• If you know that you need to leave your pet alone
  for a few hours, and worry that theyll be likely
  to display destructive or anti-social behaviour
  when youre gone, then why not call up a local,
  professional pet sitter and have them keep your
  dog company until you return? This can be far
  more cost effective than having to replace the
  entire contents of your home every time your pet
  is left alone!
• Pet sitting services are a fantastic way for dog
  owners to have peace of mind while away from
  home, knowing that their precious pet is
  receiving plenty of mental stimulation in their
  absence and is not frightened or anxious while
  waiting for them to return.

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• K9 Second Line has been in business since 2011
  and offering dog walking in New Orleans. We
  provide the best possible care to each of our
  clients. We individualize services to tailor to
  you and your pet's exact needs. If you are
  looking for dog walker in Metairie or New Orleans
  and around, check out our services at
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