Dachshund Enrichment: Games and Activities
The AKC rates the Dachshund 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 Dachshund
Calm massage
Slow, gentle strokes from head to tail: a quiet way to bond with your dog at the end of the day.
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.
Sniff walk
A slow walk where your dog chooses the direction and the pace and gets to sniff as long as they like. Twenty to thirty minutes can tire a dog as much as a longer, faster walk.
Living-room obstacle course
A mini agility course from things you already have: chairs to weave round, a box to go through, books to step over.
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.
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.
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