mentally stimulating toys and play things for pupppy - Page 1

Hey everyone, I have a 10 week old pup that has a very high energy and drive level. In addition to playing tug, ball, and going on walks, what are some toys and mentally stimulating items to make to keep her busy? Thanks! Theresa

There is a plush cube that has openings on each side and plush squeeky balls that you show to the pup then push them into the cube.  It is amazing to watch their little brains working and when they finally figure it out they are so excited.  You'll find yourself having to put the balls back more often than you think.  In fact...some dogs figure out how to put them back inside the cube themselves.  Not too long after that they try to eat the cube and just chase the balls around the house.  You can find this in Omaha Vaccine's catalog and at most dog shows or anywhere they have booths with doggie toys.  There is also a tree with squeeky squirrels and I think I recently saw new similiar items.   This would be perfect for your pup.  I hope you are able to find these items.  Be sure to have your video ready.
Deb 

play hide and seek with kibble.......

Plastic bottle 1/2 full of liquid & veg colouring - it wobbles when lifted by the puppy, and they love to throw it around (outside game of course)  -  upturned plastic shallow dish on plast surface with little treat underneath - survace has to be smooth so that it wont flip over easily.   Ball-cock (one that you can by from DIY stores for your toilet cistern - too big to grasp, unbreakable, and makes a noise as they chase it around trying to get hold of it...  Set of obselete keys on a safe ring - teaches pup to pick up odd and meteal objects...  Bike tyre, they can just about drag it around..... charity shosp sell lots of Fisher Price baby toys with different textures and squeaks....

Mo.   Mascani

Thank you, those are some great ideas! Theresa

A kiddie pool with or without water (noise, texture, jumping, and water if you choose makes a ball more challenging)
Mine love empty two liter bottles (lots of noise and light weight for tossing about, disposable)
A basket ball, too big to pick up must be chased and pushed until the pup gets big enough to grab it or flatten it....:)
They also love the lawn sprinkler.
Hanging things (tug toys, leather, old socks knotted up, add a spring or bungee for pulling)
A tube or tunnel (build it or buy one but remember the pup may out grow it) , throw a ball in it or pull a toy through it.
Or half bury a tire or tires in the ground.
A low table or platform (climbing , crawling under)  can be made from anything.
Short walls (placed so the pup must go over to reach a toy or move from one areas to another)
Holes, dogs love holes.  It can be dug or make a dirt box, no sand ! (this ones iffy)

Please beware of squeaky toys, the dog can tear out the squeaker and choke on it.

Finally you, you are an excellent toy to play with.
I like to play fight and wrestle with puppies, show them what human hands are capable of, it is valuable information to the pup.
A sleeve doesn't fight back or react, doesn't grab or push.
Hide treats, in the tube, under the table, in the hole, or just hide them in a play area or yard.   You can hide them under anything and have the same objects mingled in with no treat all the same objects.
Use your imagination and things that won't cost an arm and leg.


Moons.

" like to play fight and wrestle with puppies, show them what human hands are capable of, it is valuable information to the pup....
Use your imagination and things that won't cost an arm and leg."

Well it might!!
Great ideas Moons

Those are super ideas and just what I am looking for- thanks a ton! Theresa

Those are super ideas and just what I am looking for- thanks a ton! Theresa