Mental Stimualtion

Welshtyke · 07-12-2010, 04:52 AM

We have two Bassets they get plenty of exercise at least two walks a day asa minimum of a hour's duration each (basset pace).

I have nevertheless wondered how to stimulate them mentally when they are just at home dozing say, when we are out walking I try to go places where they can have time off the lead and just sniff; just being a Basset.

Any thoughts anyone

JessieBrown13905 · 07-12-2010, 05:28 AM

I have a couple of treat balls/ dog toy puzzles that my basset plays with. she loves them.

Tuesday · 07-12-2010, 09:42 AM

I like this thread because I would love to hear all the ideas. Sometimes, I will drag a hotdog or bratwurst around the yard and hide it. Then Gwen looks for it. She doesn't stop until she finds it and keeps her busy for a good while. I love watching her too! I also hide treats under a small blanket and it takes her awhile to find a way to get to it. Im sure that wont last long though because she is getting better at it. There are some really fun looking Dog puzzles on the market. They are called Nina Ottosson Puzzle toys. Although, They are really expensive. Just try to get creative with things around the house. I was thinking of trying to put a treat inside of an empty pop bottle (cap off) and seeing how long it takes for her to figure out how to get it out.

Kongs with frozen treats work but aren't as "stimulating"

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Tuesday · 07-12-2010, 09:44 AM

JessieBrown, what kind of puzzles do you have?

Welshtyke · 07-12-2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuesday

I like this thread because I would love to hear all the ideas. Sometimes, I will drag a hotdog or bratwurst around the yard and hide it. Then Gwen looks for it. She doesn't stop until she finds it and keeps her busy for a good while. I love watching her too! I also hide treats under a small blanket and it takes her awhile to find a way to get to it. Im sure that wont last long though because she is getting better at it. There are some really fun looking Dog puzzles on the market. They are called Nina Ottosson Puzzle toys. Although, They are really expensive. Just try to get creative with things around the house. I was thinking of trying to put a treat inside of an empty pop bottle (cap off) and seeing how long it takes for her to figure out how to get it out.

Kongs with frozen treats work but aren't as "stimulating"

Dog IQ Puzzles Nina Puzzles for Dogs : BestFriends General Store

I like the treats in bottle idea, may be a bit dastardly

, I will try that

Mikey T · 07-12-2010, 04:18 PM

Dog Gear>>Toys » Interactive

DOG Gear » Toys » Puzzles

SCENT GAMES - Educating Your Dog's Nose
Easy exercises & games to teach any dog scent discrimination as a fun & enjoyable game using his natural talents.

vb3 · 07-12-2010, 08:06 PM

Basset sudoku?

07-12-2010, 04:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Welshtyke Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Monmouthshire, UK Posts: 62	Mental Stimualtion We have two Bassets they get plenty of exercise at least two walks a day asa minimum of a hour's duration each (basset pace). I have nevertheless wondered how to stimulate them mentally when they are just at home dozing say, when we are out walking I try to go places where they can have time off the lead and just sniff; just being a Basset. Any thoughts anyone

07-12-2010, 05:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
JessieBrown13905 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Binghamton,NY Posts: 37	stimulation I have a couple of treat balls/ dog toy puzzles that my basset plays with. she loves them.

07-12-2010, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tuesday Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 160	I like this thread because I would love to hear all the ideas. Sometimes, I will drag a hotdog or bratwurst around the yard and hide it. Then Gwen looks for it. She doesn't stop until she finds it and keeps her busy for a good while. I love watching her too! I also hide treats under a small blanket and it takes her awhile to find a way to get to it. Im sure that wont last long though because she is getting better at it. There are some really fun looking Dog puzzles on the market. They are called Nina Ottosson Puzzle toys. Although, They are really expensive. Just try to get creative with things around the house. I was thinking of trying to put a treat inside of an empty pop bottle (cap off) and seeing how long it takes for her to figure out how to get it out. Kongs with frozen treats work but aren't as "stimulating" Dog IQ Puzzles Nina Puzzles for Dogs : BestFriends General Store

07-12-2010, 09:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tuesday Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 160	JessieBrown, what kind of puzzles do you have?

07-12-2010, 04:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,728	Dog Gear>>Toys » Interactive DOG Gear » Toys » Puzzles SCENT GAMES - Educating Your Dog's Nose Easy exercises & games to teach any dog scent discrimination as a fun & enjoyable game using his natural talents.

07-12-2010, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
vb3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 523	Basset sudoku?

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