Q: When/why would you use this ball?
Does your dog bark when their favorite toy gets lodged under the sofa? This is demand behavior. Letting your four-legged friend learn to resolve basic challenges on their own helps reduce this behavior. This ball is a game she/he can play on their own that is self-rewarding! Problem solving will also tire your pup out. Try using the ball during your pup's witching hour when they have the zoomies and need some stimulation. If you know when that time usually kicks in, give your dog the ball before they get revved up so you are being proactive and not rewarding them for unwanted behavior. Also, if you feed your dog dry food, you can place their food inside the ball and feed them dinner this way. It slows down their eating and provides a fun challenge for them.
Q: What type of treats would you use with this ball?
Treats that don't fall apart are best for this game so your pup will keep on rolling the ball instead of licking the treats off the ground in between. I love using beef liver morsels or chicken heart morsels. Try using treats that are different in size to keep the game challenging as the smaller pieces will fall out quicker than the larger ones.
Shir Limazati
Dog Trainer, Another Chance Training
www.anotherchancetraining.com
Beef Liver Guaranteed Analysis: - Crude Protein (min): 52%
- Crude Fat (min): 6%
- Crude Fiber (max): 1%
- Moisture (max): 6%
- Calories per Treat: 2
Calorie Content (Calculated): 4,030 kcal / kg or 114 kcal / oz.
Chicken Hearts Guaranteed Analysis: - Crude Protein (min): 67%
- Crude Fat (min): 19%
- Crude Fiber (max): 1%
- Moisture (max): 8%
- Calories per 5 Training Morsel Treats: 3
Calorie Content (Calculated): 4,080 kcal / kg or 116 kcal / oz.
