{"id":992,"date":"2013-02-13T20:30:38","date_gmt":"2013-02-13T20:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/?p=992"},"modified":"2014-01-13T20:35:01","modified_gmt":"2014-01-13T20:35:01","slug":"how-to-keep-your-pets-from-getting-bored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-pets-from-getting-bored","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Pets From Getting Bored"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>With the colder winter months here, it is sometimes difficult to get your dog out for his normal exercise. Cats may not be keen on going outside when it&#8217;s raining or snowing either.<\/h3>\n<p>Clear the Air would like to share some helpful tips to keep your pets entertained and avoid bad behavior when it is difficult to get outside:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Just like humans like to be entertained by technology, cats can too. Have you ever had your cat follow your mouse pointer on your computer screen? What about a laser toy for your cat to run around the house and chase? As crazy as it sounds, there are even apps you can download on your iPad just for cats!<\/li>\n<li>Use a clicker to train your <em><strong>dog indoors<\/strong><\/em> and teach him new tricks. In clicker training, a distinct and consistent signal marks a desired behavior of your pet in real time. Once you click, follow the signal with a motivating reward like a treat. Because your dog understands which action earned the click and reward, he will learn new behaviors quickly and enthusiastically.<\/li>\n<li>Cats love hunting and love to explore hidden things. How many times have you unpacked a package you received and watched your cat be entertained for hours with the box? I know our <em><strong>cats <\/strong><\/em>love new things like that! Try putting a couple treats in a paper cup and letting them bat the cup around until they find the treat.<\/li>\n<li>Both <em><strong>cats and dogs<\/strong><\/em> can perform agility training by navigating through obstacles such as a hoop or tunnel, especially if a treat is rewarded at the end of it. Set up different obstacles for your pets and put a treat at the end of it.<\/li>\n<li>Have your dog use his nose and search for a treat. Nose work is a variation of search and rescue and a popular way to keep your dog moving by tapping into their natural scenting abilities.<\/li>\n<li>Use items around the house to make a <em><strong>toy for your pets<\/strong><\/em>. Poke a hole in a plastic jug so food comes out of it when your pet rolls it around. Of course it is important to monitor your pet to make sure he doesn&#8217;t chew or ingest any bits of the homemade toy.<\/li>\n<li>Get a toy designed to keep your <strong><em>dog busy<\/em><\/strong>. Stop by your local pet store and ask them what they suggest to give to your dog to keep him entertained. If you have to leave for a while, give him a toy that will keep him busy while you&#8217;re gone. One of the ones we like to use on our dogs is the Kong. You can easily refill it with peanut butter or anything else your pet likes.<\/li>\n<li>Associate your dog with other <em><strong>dogs at indoor<\/strong><\/em> dog parks. There are many doggy day cares which offer socialization with other pups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the colder winter months here, it is sometimes difficult to get your dog out for his normal exercise. Cats may not be keen on going outside when it&#8217;s raining or snowing either. 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