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Ideas on how to keep your Border Collie entertained

Dogs are known for being the “man’s best friend.” This is especially true for Border Collies, which are known for being one of the most intelligent dog breeds. They need plenty of stimulation and exercise in order to stay happy and healthy.

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1 Using Food dispensing Toys
2 Agility Training
3 Fetch and Flying Disc
4 Interactive Puzzle Toys
5 Alternate The Toys They Play With
6 Participate In Dog Sports
7 Go On Long Walks Or Runs
8 Go for a Run With Your Border Collie
9 Nose Work Games
10 Basic Command And Tricks Training
11 Increase Socialization
12 Hide and Seek
13 Do A Treasure Hunt With Your Border Collie
14 Give Your Border Collie A Frozen Lick Mat
15 Watch TV With Your Border Collie
16 Play Tug With Your Border Collie
17 Conclusion:

In this article, we will provide some tips on how to keep your Border Collie entertained. We will also discuss some of the best toys and activities to keep them busy!

Using Food dispensing Toys

One way to keep your Border Collie entertained is by using food dispensing toys. These are designed to challenge your dog’s mind and body, as they try to figure out how to get the food out of the toy.

Some popular options include the Kong Classic Dog Toy, which can be filled with treats or peanut butter, and the Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado, which has multiple compartments that need to be rotated in order to dispense the food inside.

Agility Training

Another great way to keep your Border Collie entertained is through agility training. This is a great way to bond with your dog while also getting them some exercise.

There are many different types of agility equipment that you can use, such as jumps, tunnels, and weave poles. You can either set up an obstacle course in your backyard or take your dog to an agility class.

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Fetch and Flying Disc

Border Collies love to play fetch and flying disc. This is a great way to tire them out while also having some fun. You can either buy a flying disc or make your own out of an old Frisbee. Just make sure that it is made out of durable material so that it doesn’t break easily. Border Collies love to chase after things, so playing fetch is the perfect way to let them burn off some energy.

Interactive Puzzle Toys

There are two types of interactive puzzle toys: food dispensing toys and non-food dispensing toys. Food dispensing toys are great for keeping your Border Collie mentally challenged and their belly full. Non-food dispensing toys are great for mentally stimulating your dog without the use of food. So choose according to what you think your dog would enjoy more.

Alternate The Toys They Play With

Your border collies can easily get bored if they are only playing with the same toys all the time. So it is important to alternate the toys they play with on a regular basis. This will keep them mentally challenged and engaged.

Participate In Dog Sports

Another great way to keep your border collie entertained is to participate in dog sports together. This can be anything from agility to flyball to herding. Not only will this be a fun activity for both of you, but it will also help to keep your dog’s mind and body active.

Go On Long Walks Or Runs

You can go on long walks with your Border Collie. This is a great way for them to get some exercise and also explore their surroundings. Just be sure to keep an eye on them as they may want to chase after every squirrel or rabbit they see!

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Go for a Run With Your Border Collie

You can also go for a run with your border collie. it is not as same as walking because they will have more energy to burn off. If you are not a runner, then you can start by jogging slowly and then gradually increase your speed. Remember to take breaks in between so that your dog does not get too tired.

Nose Work Games

Nose work games are another great way to keep your border collie entertained. These games involve using their sense of smell to find hidden objects. This is a great way to stimulate their minds and also burn off some energy.

Basic Command And Tricks Training

You can train your border collie in basic commands and tricks. This is a great way to bond with your dog and also keep their minds active. Training sessions should be short, so as not to bore your dog. You can also make it fun by using treats as rewards.

Increase Socialization

Socializing your border collie is important for their overall development. It helps them to interact with other dogs and people, and also learn how to behave in various situations. This can be done by taking them to the park, dog beach, or even just on walks around the neighborhood.

Hide and Seek

One of the best games you can play with your border collie is hide-and-seek. This game will keep them entertained for hours as they try to find you. As we established before Border Collies are very smart so you will need to make sure that you are hiding in a good spot.

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Do A Treasure Hunt With Your Border Collie

The best way to keep your border collie entertained is to do a treasure hunt with them. This can be done by hiding treats or toys around the house and having them search for them. This is a great way to mentally stimulate your border collie as they will need to use their nose to find the treasures.

Give Your Border Collie A Frozen Lick Mat

You can give your border collie a frozen lick mat. This is a mat that you can put in the freezer and then let your border collie lick it. This is a great way to cool them down on a hot day and it will also help to relieve any boredom they may be feeling.

Watch TV With Your Border Collie

You can also watch TV with your border collie. This is a great way to bond with them and it will also help to keep them entertained. You can find dog-friendly TV shows that your border collie will enjoy watching.

Play Tug With Your Border Collie

You can play tug with your border collie. This is a great way to get them exercised and it will also help to keep their minds active.

Conclusion:

We would like to conclude by saying that there are many different ways to keep your border collie entertained. Just make sure to find something that they enjoy doing and that you also enjoy doing. This way, you can bond with your border collie and also help to keep them happy and healthy.

30th April 2023

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