Woman's DIY Dog Stimulation Toy Is a Must-Do For Energetic Pups
As much as we want to give our undivided attention to our dogs, it's just not possible. There's not enough time between working and running errands. If you're able to be with them 24/7, teach us your ways!
But because most people can't be around their dogs at all times of the day, TikTok user @bowithano posted a little DIY trick to keep them entertained. This is especially good for those energetic pups. One look at this dog stimulation toy and you'll be making one for your fur baby!
O.M.G. This is INCREDIBLE! Why haven't we seen this trick before? It's such a simple dog toy to keep them entertained while you can get a breather. This is especially great because it's not too expensive. The creator said she already had the muffin tin at home and she was able to get a whole bag of tennis balls for relatively cheap. You can bet your bottom dollar we'll be trying this ASAP!
TikTokers are loving this, as are we! Some are even offering great suggestions to tweak this idea. "Add some rubber feet to the bottom," wrote @magenta.paine. That way it won't slide around the floor. So smart! @andrewscheuermann added, "I do the same thing but with crumpled-up tissue paper. Works great!" Another great idea, especially if you can't find a dozen tennis balls.
If you're ever questioning why dogs love tennis balls so much, there's actually a scientific explanation. A dog's desire to chase a ball can be linked to the animal's history of a prey drive. A ball mimics prey as it moves around erratically and stimulates the chase. The retrieval of the ball also acts as a reward, which dogs love. And finally, the color of the tennis ball also plays a major role in why dogs love them. The more you know!
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