We try to be very thoughtful about what goes into each Discovery Kit, and we always look for multipurpose items, so even if you and your dog don't love the activity we suggest for an item, you can still find a way to use it and have fun.
One of our favorite multifunctional toys in our current Discovery Kits is the burrow toy from ZippyPaws! We love using them as a food puzzle that lets your dog express scavenging behaviors like snuffling and problem solving to get food, but they can be used in so many other ways!
More ways to use the Burrow Toy:
- Play keep away, fetch, or roughhouse like you would with any stuffed animal.
- Swap the critters for balls, other favorite stuffed animals, or chew toys.
- Play tug with it so the critters or your dog's favorite balls fly out.
- Use the critters to practice catching different objects.
- Roll or crumple newspaper around treats to make small balls and stick them in the burrow.
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It's no secret that our dogs have an amazing sense of smell, but did you know that it's somewhere between a thousand and a million times better than ours? Our latest Discovery Kit gives you a chance to learn and explore how their smelling superpowers transform the way they experience the world.
Learn more at dogbybox.com 📦 🐾
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Dogs follow a predatory motor pattern sequence when hunting, whether for real or for play. Once they’ve started the sequence, each behavior in it triggers the next one.
Since the predatory motor pattern ends with dissecting and then eating the prey, it makes a lot of sense that dogs want to end play sessions by shredding the toy. It’s the next step in the pattern that is ingrained in them!
If you want to explore your dog's hunting instincts, our Playful Predators Discovery Kit is available until tomorrow! 🐾
Here's your reminder that if it takes your dog a few (or many) tries to understand an activity, it's okay! Remember that the goal is to have fun with your do. So, stay positive, always be kind, and do what you can to make it easier so they are more likely to succeed.
What's your favorite way to use the cavaletti set in our current Discovery Kit? 🐾
Some of our subscription boxes have instructions for suggested training games that can make your daily life with your dog a little easier and help you resolve any issues that cause stress between the two of you. We always pick training games that are straight-forward and achievable, but it can still be daunting to tackle a big goal.
Here's a quick example of the training game in the current Discovery Kits, Playful Predators. As you can see, it's really not too complicated! In time, this simple game will help me curb her squirrel hunting behavior on walks.
