5 tips to keep your pet occupied during your absences 🐾
A pet left alone at home can quickly get bored, even stressed. Good news: there are plenty of tips to keep them occupied and maintain their spirits high!
1. Interactive toys 🎲
A kibble dispenser or a fillable toy will keep your companion occupied for a long time, stimulating their intelligence and sense of smell.
2. Treat Hunt 🔍
Hide some little treats around the house: behind a cushion, under a chair... He will love searching for them!
Start simple: Show him the treat, then partially hide it under a cushion or behind a piece of furniture, so he can see or smell it easily.
Encourage him: Invite him to search with simple and enthusiastic words, for example: "Search!" or "Where is the treat?".
Guide him: If needed, show him the hidden spot or touch the object under which the treat is, to help him make the connection.
Praise him: As soon as he finds a treat, warmly praise him (voice, petting, other rewards), this will encourage the search.
Repeat and increase the difficulty: Once he understands the game, hide the treats in slightly more difficult places: under several cushions, higher up, etc.
3. Relaxing ambiance 🎶
Play a zen playlist or the radio (at low volume). Some animals feel less alone with soft music.
4. An observation post 🪟
Place a cushion near a window: many animals love to look outside, watching birds or passersby.
5. Toy Rolling 🚗
To avoid getting bored, put away some toys and bring out "new" ones each week. Surprise effect guaranteed!
Bonus tip: also consider pheromone diffusers to reassure the more stressed ones.
By varying the pleasures, your dog or cat will patiently wait for your return. 🏡🧡
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