{"id":74,"date":"2020-03-03T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/index.php\/2020\/03\/03\/pets-play-like-it-s-their-job-and-technically-it-is\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T01:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:00:58","slug":"why-play-is-important-for-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/training-and-behavior\/why-play-is-important-for-dogs-and-cats","title":{"rendered":"DOG PLAY STYLES: PETS PLAY LIKE IT\u2019S THEIR JOB. AND TECHNICALLY, IT IS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"612d0f7b22d05200d953a115\" data-shogun-site-id=\"d9255bbb-e575-4245-8c97-6e6fd6cb260b\" data-shogun-page-id=\"612d0f7b22d05200d953a115\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"686ec2f10cba67de06579a2b\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"686ec2f10cba67de06579c95\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-06-26-2657\/686ec2f10cba67de06579a2b_686ec2f10cba67de06579c95.css\"> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2025-07-02-0224\/global-assets-b1221ff9d8b1cb15f06a946cd3ca737a9225789d.js\" defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-179e4698-d07d-400d-8aef-f92ffce84bc3\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Before they became the kings of our couches, many dogs were bred to help with specific tasks. In short, they worked. Times and breeds have changed, but those instincts haven\u2019t gone away. So how do you help your canine companion fulfill his \u201cjob\u201d even though he\u2019s unemployed? The answer is pretty simple \u2014 playtime. Every dog has a preferred style of play, and understanding those dog play styles is the key to keeping them happy and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-07b94df0-1a39-496c-84b2-e8d2c7b24d24\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-035907aa-d2b4-4fc1-934d-b9b328ef5951\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1>THE GUIDE TO PET PLAY STYLES<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-57fe2084-2b62-40e6-8564-ef88c8769234\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-b98623a8-af79-46d6-837a-419581ccaab5\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-e617cd42-0347-413e-8718-338c8c5781b4\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span>Happy Hunters<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container\" id=\"s-c0c78ef1-baf2-4334-87c4-584a2d34d53f\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-02-27T102909.851.jpg?v=1582817394\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Yellow lab swimming in a lake bringing back a stick - happy hunters\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-c0c78ef1-baf2-4334-87c4-584a2d34d53f\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-938933ae-d294-4868-b169-4433468821ea\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Their ancestors might have helped track down and retrieve actual prey, but these skilled dogs are totally content retrieving a tennis ball. They\u2019re rugged jocks who were bred to keep up with a hunt, so they need lots of exercise and activity to satisfy their prey drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Breeds:<\/strong><span><br \/><\/span><span>Spaniels, Retrievers, Pointers, Hounds, Terriers (including Jack Russell Terriers), Setters<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Their idea of a fun time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/fetch-toys\"><span>Fetch<\/span><\/a><span> and outside play at the dog park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Running in a pack with suitable playmates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Diving and swimming<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Searching for hidden items<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Playing with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/interactive-dog-toys\"><span>interactive toys<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-5b0bf4d8-9fc5-4c19-aafb-23d3ea199c36\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-d49007ac-8aff-478f-a016-791a89ccb8fc\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/chuckit\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-02-27T084332.580.jpg?v=1582811027\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Chuckit! Ball Launcher\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-d49007ac-8aff-478f-a016-791a89ccb8fc\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-a1b3cf9e-522a-481d-9e53-a46a39c086ed\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chuckit! Ball Launcher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-b7f6474a-6a8c-420f-be5b-4d9b312f331f\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/balls\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-02-27T082358.702.jpg?v=1582809936\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Kong Airdog Squeakair Ball\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-b7f6474a-6a8c-420f-be5b-4d9b312f331f\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-ea512eba-3cc3-4534-9e85-3c2756b3e5a0\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Balls<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-f03fc03c-ea79-4370-a701-181833748de5\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/interactive-dog-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/670be72d-065a-483f-9218-157409f781eb\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-f03fc03c-ea79-4370-a701-181833748de5\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-da890fe7-c688-43ff-98b6-571b38706e92\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Interactive Toys<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-f1503cef-de26-4143-8f85-359d273a4616\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"> <b id=\"docs-internal-guid-0f63fa30-7fff-f306-b882-1f43a988a0cc\"><span>Herd Nerds<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container\" id=\"s-83b19122-2963-4899-9f3d-e8e1a17b3a06\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/7338\/3238\/files\/blog.jpg?v=1583244658\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Black and white collie pulling on a frisbee and a man pulling on the other side - Herd Nerds\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-83b19122-2963-4899-9f3d-e8e1a17b3a06\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-9bdcf50f-a84f-4b04-9c3f-096619018756\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Don\u2019t laugh, these brainy breeds were born to be in charge. When herding a group, their ancestors acted as hall monitors and made sure everyone behaved. The result? Extremely intelligent dogs that need lots of mental stimulation and exercise \u2014 otherwise, they might actually try to herd you. Seriously, these overachievers are prone to giving themselves jobs if there\u2019s nothing else to do, and that can lead to trouble. Herders can also be a bit cautious with other canines and hesitant about play sessions, so understanding their body language is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Breeds:<\/strong><span><br \/><\/span><span>Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collies, Corgis, Shepherds, Heelers<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Their idea of a fun time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/training\/agility-training-tips-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Agility training<\/span><\/a><span>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hVqli1mfyWY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>lure courses<\/span><\/a><span>, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JIFLlEGhNu0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>flyball<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Tossing a disc toy around<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Learning how to actually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/news\/place-where-city-dogs-test-herding-instincts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>herd<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Earning food from treat-dispensing toys<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-c35ed8d3-1897-4c0c-8feb-1cb593c3669a\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-387b30ce-f22d-47ab-8a7b-8da220908513\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/fetch-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/77f7cd47-68bf-4c88-a17d-93e440ec83a3\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-387b30ce-f22d-47ab-8a7b-8da220908513\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-e75fe487-9ff9-465e-a4f0-ccfd4221914b\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Throwing Discs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-3dc49132-b0f6-41f1-b52a-8b6446a3abc9\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/treat-dispensing-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/e5025312-c540-43ad-a791-ebb7347abee4\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Plant Dog Orbee-Tuff Mazee\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-3dc49132-b0f6-41f1-b52a-8b6446a3abc9\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-d4f60a32-1e38-47aa-a9cd-f72bf8959d58\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Plant Dog Orbee-Tuff Mazee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-773ab4dd-373b-4d77-b9f3-9456f619f5a7\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/soft-chewy-dog-treats\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/3381a376-3013-4d65-adce-4757171adf3a\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-773ab4dd-373b-4d77-b9f3-9456f619f5a7\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-23053349-3ba0-4b50-8d38-82be6679c941\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Soft &amp; Chewy Dog Treats<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-8b7b2f58-5e05-444d-92e4-15a6448747c8\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-c2041a20-c59e-4f87-b6c0-99307327d8b9\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"> <b id=\"docs-internal-guid-e117b395-7fff-9c0e-3b3f-3041188c2135\"><span>Team Players<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container\" id=\"s-0b73f116-9dbc-49d6-a890-85dedd7aea1f\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-03-03T110643.603.jpg?v=1583251640\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Husky pulling a little boy in red sled - team players\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-0b73f116-9dbc-49d6-a890-85dedd7aea1f\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-01069e8c-ac0d-40ac-b822-1a19cd0cb652\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>These smarties aren\u2019t just in it for the treats \u2014 they love working together with you. Bred for guarding, pulling sleds, and search and rescue, they thrive when included in your activities. Their style of play often involves cooperation, though they can show a stubborn streak. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Breeds:<br \/><\/strong><span>Boxer, Doberman, Mastiff, Husky, Rottweiler, Newfoundland, German Shepherd<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Their idea of a fun time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Joining your run or bike ride<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span><\/span><span>Putting on their\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/leashes\"><span>leash<\/span><\/a><span> for a long walk<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Tug-of-war and play fighting with rules for appropriate play<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span><\/span>Solving\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/interactive-dog-toys\">interactive toy<\/a> puzzles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-54633afc-2f87-4488-b139-75238a9107d9\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-cac82679-4efd-4cdf-86d6-a3c35f15de52\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/leashes\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/8650ada1-c448-4a1f-9425-01fe783554f6\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-cac82679-4efd-4cdf-86d6-a3c35f15de52\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-7e349429-90d6-4d4e-aef1-975d3fa431cb\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Leashes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-05c469e3-4c31-4da5-80fc-aaf0409791fe\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/collars?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Safety\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/034e0e7f-08de-4fc8-af5a-282aecf2ae78\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-05c469e3-4c31-4da5-80fc-aaf0409791fe\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-05ebcd62-7f7b-4475-a594-16fb43cee8b1\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Easy Walk Collars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-28793f13-cac1-4e11-84c3-185c60a531ba\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/puzzle-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/bc4cecd2-eb1e-4fc0-8244-1237c2c81de2\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Twister\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-28793f13-cac1-4e11-84c3-185c60a531ba\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-cd24893e-9b4a-4d19-a7b8-1c46cc67191e\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Puzzle Toys<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-66e2dae9-866a-46ab-86a1-43b734932b43\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"> <b id=\"docs-internal-guid-8898112c-7fff-8c6a-dd39-9428cab9eb46\"><span>Masters of Chill<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container\" id=\"s-af2d10a7-73d3-4ff7-a85e-6f38e5995e78\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-03-03T110701.380.jpg?v=1583251640\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Black and white boston terrier carrying a huge green plush soccer ball - masters of chill\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-af2d10a7-73d3-4ff7-a85e-6f38e5995e78\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-f3c90fb1-8486-4164-a0bb-8b6b79572c69\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>It\u2019s not that these guys don\u2019t want to play \u2014 they\u2019re just really more into relaxing than running around. Most toy and small breeds were bred as companions, not workers. And senior or small dogs may prefer gentle play styles that don\u2019t involve body slamming or roughhousing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Breeds:<\/strong><span><br \/><\/span><span>Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, small terriers, Shih Tzus, Pomeranians, Bichon Frise, Pugs, Miniature and Toy Poodles, and senior dogs of any breed<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Their idea of a fun time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Discovering food in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/treat-dispensing-toys\"><span>treat-dispensing toys<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Gently tossing around a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/plush-dog-toys\"><span>plush toy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Challenging their mind with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/interactive-dog-toys\"><span>interactive toys<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span>Relaxed play sessions with calm playmates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-ad2af78c-3587-4770-81bb-f6bff572e536\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"true\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-4d45d7c8-a6c5-42b7-b288-d6ed942be985\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/treat-dispensing-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-02-27T083204.353.jpg?v=1582810385\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Kong Senior Toy\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-4d45d7c8-a6c5-42b7-b288-d6ed942be985\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-2ff91743-f554-4445-b4b4-860413840061\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Treat Dispensing Toys<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-d0df3d19-369c-44a6-9fd2-4f63bf7bd2e8\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/plush-dog-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-02-27T083146.831.jpg?v=1582810385\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Go Dog Dragon with Chew Guard Technology Chew Toy\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-d0df3d19-369c-44a6-9fd2-4f63bf7bd2e8\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-ef3a43c4-5820-4ac8-83d0-b063caa620bb\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Plush Toys<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-66f58a48-902b-454f-907e-ad7880f7d840\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/interactive-dog-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-02-27T083128.331.jpg?v=1582810385\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Interactive Dog Toys\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-66f58a48-902b-454f-907e-ad7880f7d840\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-9e632525-6830-4779-b97c-8b6cf1a25f9f\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Interactive Toys<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-60428808-47e0-4b74-86a2-34fd882b867d\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-38983a66-b616-4a96-871b-1e5f59a3b42d\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"> <span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-6b4309c9-7fff-8b7e-2023-c8ab679b020b\">DOES YOUR PET NOT LOVE PLAY TIME?<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-2247e5f3-b16c-4c47-adc1-386e17444e77\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Some dogs need a little extra encouragement, especially if they are still learning appropriate play. Dog training or training classes can help puppies that engage in play biting, mouthing, or don\u2019t yet understand the play bow. For others, simply finding the right toy, play group, or suitable playmate makes all the difference. And remember, some dogs just want to cuddle with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/plush-dog-toys\"><span>plush toy<\/span><\/a><span>, because that is what makes them happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a id=\"s-afd036c0-6c65-4269-8130-767ec076b3fd\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-toys\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\">SHOP ALL TOYS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before they became the kings of our couches, many dogs were bred to help with specific tasks. In short, they worked. Times and breeds have changed, but those instincts haven\u2019t gone away. So how do you help your best friend fulfill his \u201cjob\u201d even though he\u2019s unemployed? The answer is pretty simple \u2014 playtime. There\u2019s a style for every kind of work dogs enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":73,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-training-and-behavior"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":202,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74\/revisions\/202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}