How to make your dog move more?

Overweight in dogs most often occurs for two reasons: an unbalanced diet and a sedentary lifestyle. Accordingly, the fight against it is built from proper feeding and active pastime. But if everything is clear with feeding (it is enough to consult a specialist and choose the right diet), then getting the dog to move more is not always as easy as it seems. Some couch potatoes simply cannot be torn off the couch, besides, sometimes there is simply not enough time and energy for active games with a pet. What to do?

There is a method that works for all dogs without exception: whether you have a plump French bulldog, a fragile toy, an imposing mastiff or a hyperactive jack. Have you heard about food motivation? She works great with dogs. The formula for success is simple: we take an interactive toy to fill with food, fill it with balanced dry food or special treats, give it to the dog and … calmly go about our business! And your pet will enthusiastically get treats, rushing around the toy and improving its physical shape, without suspecting it.

Let’s see how it works on a specific example. Interactive toys are those toys that the dog can play on its own, without the participation of the owner. Models for filling with delicacies are especially popular, because. the treat keeps the dog interested in the game for a long time. Due to the material and design, toys can bounce off the floor like balls, and the dog is involved in active play, even if he is alone at home.

Some toys combine the effect of a ball and a top (for example, KONG Gyro). They not only roll on the floor, but also spin, bringing the dog a real delight. The pet cheerfully drives them around the apartment and pushes them with its paws. As the toy moves, food pellets slowly fall out, rewarding and stimulating the dog.

Increasing physical activity is not the only advantage of interactive toys. Thanks to them, the dog eats more slowly, which means it is saturated with a smaller portion of food, because the signal about saturation reaches the brain later than the very moment of saturation. Thus, the dog will not overeat, will not eat very quickly, badly experiencing food, and will not regurgitate it.

Interactive toys will interest and captivate any dog, but you should never forget about joint active walks and games. Communication, hiking, outdoor recreation, team sports – all this will keep your pet in shape and make him truly happy. And what could be more important?