What do Dogs Dig?
Well.. yah, they do like to DIG! Some more than others.. but we think they should all have a dig zone. Some dogs also like to bury their treasures.. sometimes over and over... let them dig.. in the "Dig Zone" you make for them.
They also really enjoy working for their food! YUP!!!!! In fact far more than being served up a bowl at the same time everyday! Dogs dig FORAGING.. they are in their element when they use their nose to explore & man, when there's tasty morsels involved! Its HEAVEN on earth!!!
We try our best to create that opportunity as much as possible, especially for the dogs who tend to anticipate feed time and develop an often annoying to humans behavioral issues! FYI Its not a fun time for dogs either!
Think of that say, 20 mins feeding time.. your dogs are amped, they know it's coming.. they hear all the little cues that indicate a bowl of nourishment will be delivered before them.. its all they can focus on.. every second feels like an eternity.. you rush a bit to get it to them ever sooner.. by the time the bowl hits the ground the dogs are in "lizard brain" barely uses their senses to enjoy their food...they just hoover it all in ASAP &... then its done..NOW WHAT?
They also really enjoy working for their food! YUP!!!!! In fact far more than being served up a bowl at the same time everyday! Dogs dig FORAGING.. they are in their element when they use their nose to explore & man, when there's tasty morsels involved! Its HEAVEN on earth!!!
We try our best to create that opportunity as much as possible, especially for the dogs who tend to anticipate feed time and develop an often annoying to humans behavioral issues! FYI Its not a fun time for dogs either!
Think of that say, 20 mins feeding time.. your dogs are amped, they know it's coming.. they hear all the little cues that indicate a bowl of nourishment will be delivered before them.. its all they can focus on.. every second feels like an eternity.. you rush a bit to get it to them ever sooner.. by the time the bowl hits the ground the dogs are in "lizard brain" barely uses their senses to enjoy their food...they just hoover it all in ASAP &... then its done..NOW WHAT?
Dogs also like feeling they serve a purpose!! Case in point.. everyone is familiar with the doorbell ringing scenario.. again a somewhat annoying experience for humans.. but dogs are watch dogs.. What if you thanked your dog for alerting you that an outsider had approached your dwelling.. then let your dog know you got the message, all is well.. thank FIDO and then add a reward of sorts.. something fun, or tasty to change channels & celebrate the whole WONDERFUL experience??!!!
Others enjoy "foraging" for theirs
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Scout up a tree sniffing out hidden treats!
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Or you can fulfill important DOG dig... stuff by creating ways for your pals to seriously enjoy an activity they desire!! Its so fun.. plus sharing fun with your dog deepens your bond immensely!