Border Terrier Enrichment: Games and Activities
The AKC rates the Border Terrier 3/5 for mental stimulation needs: a mix of easy games and the odd harder puzzle works well.
With a playfulness score of 4/5, games with you tend to go down well.
Activities to try with your Border Terrier
Flirt pole chase
A lure on a rope at the end of a pole that your dog chases along the ground: lots of exercise in a few minutes.
Calm massage
Slow, gentle strokes from head to tail: a quiet way to bond with your dog at the end of the day.
Frozen stuffed toy
A rubber toy stuffed with part of your dog's meal and frozen. It takes much longer to empty and keeps your dog busy and calm.
Find the toy
Hide your dog's favorite toy and send them to sniff it out: a scent game that needs no food at all.
Toilet tube treat dispenser
An empty toilet-roll tube with kibble inside and the ends folded shut. Your dog has to tear it open to get the food.
Mealtime training session
Turn part of your dog's normal meal into a short training game: each piece of kibble is paid for with a sit, a down or a look.
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