Erratic Toys for Managing Dog Behavior
Our four-year old blond lab is the Labrador retriever everyone wants and so few get. She has good (smart) genes, but we’ve invested a lot of time into getting her to this point. She’s not perfect, she’s not a show dog but she’s well behaved, I trust her in most situations, and she has never been destructive. She’s smart, clever, and has diligently taught our younger dog.
Why?
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| Favorite fetch toys have erratic bounces. |
Labrador retrievers are smart and high energy dogs, which often means creative and easily bored. We found several activities that addressed both of those needs and that tightened the bond between us. A trainer recommended activities that stimulated her mind as a puppy and we’ve continually sought out other games and problem-solving toys. I’ve no doubt these helped but playing fetch with her twice a day and letting her run off excess energy while focusing on her ball has protected our house, furniture, shoes and finances.
