Instructions
Form a doggie play date system with friends and neighbors. This is a great way to tire out, and keep busy a dog that sits in a crate or alone all day. Keep the dogs busy for hours during their play date by taking turns throwing balls and discs.
Send your loving pooch to doggie day care when you are at work. These businesses help busy working adults keep their dogs busy for hours while they are gone during the day, and you'll have a tired pup when you get home.
Get your dog a friend. Single dogs in a house can be great for some breeds. Certain dogs are happiest when they are the only dog around, but for the ones that get bored and lonely during the day a new puppy or kitten is a wonderful gift for you both.
Brush and groom your dog on a regular basis. It not only keeps you both busy for hours, but it is also a good way to bond with your pooch. Use a comfortable brush for the dog's coat, and be sure to have scissors handy to cut any brush or stickers out of his coat.
Teach your pooch to run through an agility course. Set one up in your back yard, or take your dog to a local park that has them set up for you. Teaching him to run through the bars, tubes and jumping over the bars set up keep you both busy for hours and you may even have the agility champion on your hands after a few runs.
Take him for regular walks. Be sure to let your pooch stop and smell the roses, so to speak, and you can both reap the benefits of walking and getting fresh air many times a day. It'll keep you both busy for hours, and you may even notice your pants begin to get a little loose.
How to Keep a Dog Busy for Hours
Dogs need to feel energetic and playful. The bored dogs are the ones who bark, chew and annoy their owners excessively. You can help your dog stay busy for hours, and keep your home quiet and serene with a little planning and thought.