Why Pet Puzzles are Important for Your Pet's Health
by
Gerhardus Hanekom
on
Mar 06, 2023
Pets are an integral part of our lives, and as responsible pet owners, it is our duty to ensure their overall well-being. One way to do this is by engaging them in activities that stimulate their minds and keep them physically active. Pet puzzles are a fantastic way to achieve this.
Pet puzzles come in various shapes and sizes and are designed to challenge your pet's cognitive abilities. By providing your pet with a puzzle, you are creating an environment that encourages problem-solving skills, which, in turn, can lead to increased confidence and reduced anxiety.
DIY Guide to Pet Mind Gyms
Now that we understand the importance of pet puzzles let's dive into how you can create your very own DIY pet mind gym. A pet mind gym is a space designed to stimulate your pet's cognitive abilities and physical prowess.
Step 1: Designing the Mind Gym
The first step to creating a pet mind gym is to design the layout of the space. Choose a designated area in your home that is easily accessible for your pet. The area should be spacious enough to allow for movement and have ample lighting.
Step 2: Choosing the Right Puzzle
Next, it's time to choose the right puzzle for your pet. There are several types of puzzles available in the market, ranging from simple puzzles to complex ones. The key is to choose a puzzle that is appropriate for your pet's cognitive abilities.
Step 3: Incorporating Agility Equipment
In addition to puzzles, you can also incorporate agility equipment into your pet mind gym. Agility equipment such as jumps, weave poles, and tunnels can help improve your pet's coordination, balance, and overall physical fitness.
Step 4: Providing Treats and Rewards
Finally, don't forget to provide treats and rewards for your pet's efforts. By rewarding your pet, you are encouraging them to continue engaging in activities that stimulate their minds and bodies.
Conclusion
In conclusion, pet puzzles and DIY pet mind gyms are excellent ways to promote your pet's overall well-being. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can create a fun and stimulating environment for your pet, which can lead to increased confidence, reduced anxiety, and improved physical fitness.
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The long ostrich tendon was new for my pup, and she loved it! She’s a pretty strong chewer and the tendon lasted about 15 minutes, which is great! We’ll be purchasing more of these.
This is Jax. He’s a rescue now living his best life.
He loves to chew but destroys quickly any toy or bone….until I found this ostrich bone. He absolutely LOVES it. He’d chew for hours if I let him. I sometimes have to pick up to get him to take a break. LOL
Will definitely be buying again…and again.
Thanks for a great product!
When I opened the treat, my dog came running to me sniffing the air like, what is that. Gave it to him and noticed his eyes went wide. He barked ran around the room, jumped and barked again. I finally realized he didn’t know what to do with this LARGE treat. He’s only 10 pounds. Broke a small section off, he went to chewing on that delicious ostrich gizzard.
Another positive note, no offensive order.
😂 Baxter conducted a full quality-control inspection:
Looked at bone.
Sniffed bone.
Walked around bone.
Stared from the other room.
Did a happy dance. 💃🐶
Sniffed bone again.
Licked it.
And… DONE!
Clearly, the bone passed inspection! 🦴❤️
It's the third session with the twister. Little 14# Ella would have knawed on it until it was gone. Not only does she enjoy the taste & action, but I have found it useful to have some quiet time myself😀
Our Bernadoodle Miko loves his ostrich bone. We will have to get another soon, as nothing in his world 🌎 holds his attention as much as nibbling on this thing.
She has not put this bone down for hours. Carries it outside and inside . She is a constant chewer and this is just what she needs. I will be purchasing again!
This is a picture of what true bliss looks like. Her Pit Bull roommate wanted her knuckle bone. So she got his MEGA bone. We think she is BONEdrunk. 😂 😆 😂
Bailey and Hobie love all of your products they have had so far!!!!
Always think that next box is theirs with Savannah bones!
Thank you for such a great product!
You service is the best!
Love it! My 8 month old PitShepSky mix is a super chewer. We have tried every type of bone, chew, yak chew, antler, etc… and everything is demolished within minutes. We are currently on day seven of his ostrich leg bone and still going strong. This has been his absolute favorite treat and the longest lasting by far. Highly recommend!
She was still chewing 40 minutes later and the bone looked barely different. I have tried many bones for her in the past but they lasted less than 10 minutes and cost a lot. I am very happy I found these!
So…..I ordered this food because my Shar Pei is Savannah. She is loving the ostrich sausages as a topper on her fresh salmon. The free gift were ostrich twists and she loved them. Chewed em up and gone. Ostrich chips with beetroot, she’s loving it as well. Savannah for Savannah. Love it!
Lily is a huge fan of the ostrich trachea. She loves trachea, but has some food allergies, so I was very happy to find a novel protein source. Will definitely be ordering some more since it passed the taste test with flying colors.
Gertie is an aggressive chewer but being a Doxy and having weaker enamel we couldn’t be happier with the ostrich tendon. We have tried countless other chews that were too hard or not appealing to her. This one is perfect. Will be ordering more!
Unemployed Lloyd loves this so much! He's been chewing on it for a couple weeks and has not lost interest or destroyed it. It doesn't splinter and keeps him busy for hours. At one point he accidentally pushed it under the sofa and he was beside himself trying to get to it! This is by far the best thing we've found for him to chew on safely that lasts for a long time. Will be ordering more of your ostrich items! Lloyd thanks you and so do we!
Our 7 lb. Yorkies have put a hurtin on this thing in about 2 days. The actual bone itself is still in tact but the softer tissues on the outside are just about gone. That's both good and bad. They love the bone but ingesting that tissue upsets their stomach a little. This is the leg bone. I will order more but will try other items. I need something that they want to chew but really can't eat.
Sadie and sawyer enjoying the twist, they have two but the grass is always greener! Looking forward to seeing how they enjoy the ostrich knuckles and bones purchased as well.
Our little Clementine fell in love with this big bone. It’s not easy for her to take a little break in between. She’s only been chewing for a couple of days, and her breath appears to be better already.
Best part: no splinters.
Thank you for a great and safe product.
Love Savannah snacks! I get a subscription to this set every month and the dogs really look forward to it. And I feel good about what I’m giving them because it’s lean and healthy, not to mention it doesn’t set off my little girl’s allergies (she has a strong allergy to chicken but the ostrich doesn’t have any effect on her). I especially like the beetroot snacks and they eat that every night after their last potty break, that gets them into their beds fast. I think the beetroot has a lot of vitamins and it’s really good for them. I forgot to show the braided tendon one that also comes in this kit… I forgot to show it because I just gave them that after lunch this afternoon. I think it’s a good deal for the amount of treats you get in one box.
I have to admit I was not going to believe this until I saw it with my own eyes. My dog Riley devours a bone in about 30 seconds and splinters it everywhere. She has had this for over 20 minutes now and it hasn’t budged and she is really really enjoying it. I am so excited! Finally somebody has figured out how to make Riley happy.
