“It depends on the breed and personality,” says Nierenberg. That said, not all dogs will play when they're alone. “Puzzles and interactive toys can be good for dogs that spend several hours alone, as long as they aren’t toys that require supervision,” explains Nierenberg. Having interesting puzzles or toys around can help alleviate boredom and might even ease separation anxiety. While ideally you wouldn't leave your dog home alone for many hours, chances are you do-at least while you're at work. This is important because dogs that “need a job” have a problem-solving mindset and will find puzzles very satisfying. “Puzzles and interactive toys can help give them a task and a problem to solve, which keeps them happier than a simple game of fetch or tug of war.”
“While these dogs make great family pets because they are very intelligent and intuitive, they require a higher amount of focused attention-which they don’t always get, especially in families with kids,” says Brad Nierenberg, a dog blogger at. While nothing really replaces daily exercise, providing mental stimulation can make these dogs calmer because they suddenly feel like they have a job.
Sheepdogs, herding dogs and hunting dogs can get bored easily and resort to destroying things or excessive barking and pacing as a means to relieve that extra energy. Keeping his mind busy might be the answer to his restlessness. Have a dog that's always getting in trouble?
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