Dogs need jobs.

By The Dog Dude
Dogs need a job. There is no doubt about it. No matter what the breed they all have a need to work. More to the point, they need to work for pack leader.

So since we live in town how can we provide jobs for our dogs?

It's easy. Biking, Rollerblading and treadmills are all great ways to provide for this working need within the dog.

Hiding the dogs food at dinner time a making them go find it is another great way.

Simple things like walking them wearing a dog backpack filled with rocks, having them pull you on rollerblades, sending them through an agility course or any other hard-working task they love will make them feel fulfilled and stop them from looking for other sources to release their energy like ripping the couch apart or digging trenches in the yard.


By providing this need for your dog you will create a bond with them that you have never had before. 


Most important of all: Leadership is true love to your dog :)
Get to it pack leaders and go find those jobs.Hamish D Young




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