{"id":15188,"date":"2021-07-28T15:44:23","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T21:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=15188"},"modified":"2022-10-17T11:36:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T17:36:37","slug":"best-dog-toys-for-boredom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/dogs\/best-dog-toys-for-boredom","title":{"rendered":"The 12 Best Dog Toys for Boredom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you become a first-time dog owner<\/a>, you quickly learn that there’s a lot more to caring for a pet than meets the eye. There’s a lot more responsibility involved beyond the dog training, feeding, walkies, and vet visits. Plus, dogs get bored. And when they get bored, they display some pretty undesirable behaviors out of frustration. It is essential that your pooch gets both physical and mental stimulation. So, what are some of the best dog toys for boredom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, there are a lot of interactive dog toys out there that can help combat doggie boredom (and the behavioral issues that come with it). We’ve broken down some of our favorite boredom-busting puzzle games, plush dog toys, and treat-dispensing dog toys below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before getting into how to exercise your dog’s mind, let’s take a look at some of the common signs of boredom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I know when my dog is bored?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some of the telltale signs of boredom<\/a> in dogs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n