Keeping Your Dog Busy When the Kids Go Back to School

Going back to school can be challenging for everyone, including your dog! Along with buying school supplies and packing lunches, prepping your dog should be on your to-do list for back to school! Here are a few tips to keep your dog happy when your kids head out for the next year of school!

Playtime

Exercise is good for every dog! Dogs that are tired and well exercised will behave and be happy. Consider waking up early to take your dog out before you and your kids leave. A long walk or fun game can be a way to make sure they get all that energy out.

Daycare or Walkers

If you are consistently gone for long periods of time every day, look into doggie daycare or a professional dog walker. This can help your dog have the interaction with other dogs that they need, as well as give them some exercise. Even just going to daycare once a week can help your dog!

Toys

There are so many toys out there that can keep your dog busy! They’ll keep their attention while you’re out of the house and also keep them out of trouble. There are a variety of puzzle toys, such as the Seek-A-Treat or the Tuff Mazee. Test out different toys to see what your dog likes the best!

Supervise

With a new school year comes new friends for your kids. Make sure you are supervising all interactions with new guests to be sure your dog is behaving.

 
There are so many ways to make sure your dog successfully transitions to the new school year. Follow these tips and you should have a great year!