Boredom busters for long workdays
Match the toy to the pet's energy: high-energy pets need a workout before you leave, calm pets just need something to chew or sniff. A bored pet finds its own projects, usually your shoes.
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| Energy level | Before you leave | While you're gone |
|---|---|---|
| High (young dogs, working breeds) | 20–30 minute walk or fetch session | Puzzle feeder, frozen stuffable toy |
| Medium (most adult dogs) | 15-minute walk and a short training game | Snuffle mat, lick mat |
| Low (seniors, calm dogs, most cats) | A few minutes of play | Chew they've used safely, window perch |
Toys worth rotating
Put out 2–3 toys at a time and swap them every few days, so old toys feel new again.
- Snuffle mat for sniffing out kibble — snuffle mat
- Puzzle feeder with adjustable difficulty — dog puzzle toy
- Stuffable rubber toy, frozen overnight — stuffable chew toy
- For cats: treat ball and wand toy for a pre-work play session — cat treat ball · cat wand toy
The 10-minute routine that helps most
- Five minutes of hard play or a brisk walk.
- Five minutes of a sniffing or training game.
- Hand over the frozen toy as you walk out, so leaving means something good.
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