A mentally stimulated dog is a happy dog. Here are just a few great ideas to help occupy your bored pet.

Frozen ice blocks: Summer is a great time to leave your dog with a giant ice block. Use chicken or beef stock and freeze it in an ice cream container – your dog will have a long lasting lick block.

Kongs: these are great time consuming treats. Fill a Kong them with beef stock or peanut butter and freeze them overnight – for more great ideas visit Kong Company’s awesome website.

Treasure hunt: scatter liver treats or your dog’s kibble around the garden creating a treasure hunt. He will pick up the trail and spend time searching the garden.

Background noise: leave the radio on so your dog has some background noise to help pass the time. Talk back radio or classical music is perfect for soothing canine nerves!

Bored dogs often get into mischief. If you feel that your dog has started behaving differently please contact Pet Doctors Palm Beach for the best advice.