How many minutes of mental stimulation for dogs?
Zetta Adams
2025-06-30 15:32:48
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I try and do at least 15-20 minute of training a day and 15-20 minutes of playing. Weekends we do one walk a day but that will be a big hike for around 2 hours. We currently live in an apartment but his average week would be 2 walks most weekdays, both of these are mostly off leash walks in a big park. Some days he still seems so high energy and like he could do another big walk but my husband thinks it’s because we are over doing it and he’s actually overtired. I have a Weimaraner pup who just turned 1, like most weims he’s very very active.
Junior Langworth
2025-06-20 04:42:17
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While vets tend to recommend between 20 – 30 minutes of mental stimulation a day, the amount of mental stimulation your dog needs will depend on a number of factors including age, breed, size and activity level. A larger breed for instance, who typically have more energy, will typically need more mental stimulation than smaller dogs. Equally, an older dog or a dog who has undergone an operation will need more stimulation than normal to counteract the lack of physical activity and engagement they have.
Moses Ankunding
2025-06-20 03:54:00
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For example, 15 minutes of mental training is equivalent to about an hour of walking. You can do obedience sessions with your canine friend or you can teach them some sillier tricks, like putting their toys away on command or bringing you their leash for a walk. Even if your dog already knows several basic commands, it’s still a good idea to practice them in a variety of settings and learn new, more complex ones. You can divvy your animal’s daily kibble into portions, and give one after morning walking training, a second for a midday hidden-treat game in the living room, and the last bit for an interactive toy in the evening. Interactive games will help your dog stay home alone, eat more slowly and in many other situations, too. Since the game you propose will quickly become easy-peasy, the key to keeping your pooch interested is varying the approach and activities.
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