{"id":20251,"date":"2020-03-03T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/blogs\/uncategorized\/pets-play-like-it-s-their-job-and-technically-it-is\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:52:18","slug":"pets-play-like-it-s-their-job-and-technically-it-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/blog\/training-and-behavior\/pets-play-like-it-s-their-job-and-technically-it-is\/","title":{"rendered":"PETS PLAY LIKE IT\u2019S THEIR JOB. AND TECHNICALLY, IT IS."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"621526b643f9870003fec507\" data-shogun-site-id=\"eecd4ddf-4f8f-4066-b087-e8ca99efcc28\" data-shogun-page-id=\"621526b643f9870003fec507\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"686feb32696b2690b782b54c\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"686feb32696b2690b782b7b6\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"> <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-06-26-2657\/686feb32696b2690b782b54c_686feb32696b2690b782b7b6.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 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\">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<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-07b94df0-1a39-496c-84b2-e8d2c7b24d24\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-57fe2084-2b62-40e6-8564-ef88c8769234\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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<h2> HAPPY HUNTERS <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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=\"lazy\"> <\/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>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breeds:<\/strong><br \/>Spaniels, Retrievers, Pointers, Hounds, Terriers (including Jack Russell Terriers), Setters<\/p>\n<p><strong>Their idea of a fun time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fetch and outside play<\/li>\n<li>Running in a pack<\/li>\n<li>Diving and swimming<\/li>\n<li>Searching for hidden items<\/li>\n<li>Playing with <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/interactive-toys\">interactive toys<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/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><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/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=\"Balls\" 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><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/fetch-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/9cb25712-4d61-4fd5-a037-2f2185185f23\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Fetch Toys\" 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;\">Fetch Toys<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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<h2> HERD NERDS <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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=\"lazy\"> <\/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>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 playtime.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breeds:<\/strong><br \/>Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collies, Corgis, Shepherds, Heelers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Their idea of a fun time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/training\/agility-training-tips-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agility training<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hVqli1mfyWY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lure courses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JIFLlEGhNu0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flyball<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tossing a disc toy around<\/li>\n<li>Learning how to actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/news\/place-where-city-dogs-test-herding-instincts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herd<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Earning food from <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/treat-dispensing-toys\">treat-dispensing toys<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/fetch-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2020-02-27T082338.291.jpg?v=1582809936\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Zippypawz Rope Gliderz\" 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;\">Disc Toys<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/treat-dispensing-toys\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/e5025312-c540-43ad-a791-ebb7347abee4\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Treat Dispensing Toys\" 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;\">Treat Dispensing Toys<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/soft-chewy-dog-treats\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/8d3f4143-f93b-4aae-8c35-b1ef3cf62baf\/-\/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;\">Roosevelt Soft &amp; Chewy Dog Treats<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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<h2> TEAM PLAYERS <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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>These smarties aren\u2019t just in it for the treats \u2014 they love working together with you. That\u2019s because they were bred for intense tasks like guarding, pulling sleds, and search and rescue. Nothing will make them happier than being included in whatever activity you\u2019re doing but they do sometimes have a stubborn streak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breeds:<\/strong><br \/>Boxer, Doberman, Mastiff, Husky, Rottweiler, Newfoundland, German Shepherds<\/p>\n<p><strong>Their idea of a fun time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joining your run or bike ride<\/li>\n<li>Putting on their <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/leashes\">leash<\/a> for a long walk<\/li>\n<li>Solving <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/interactive-toys\">interactive toy<\/a> puzzles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/products\/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-brown-football-dog-toy\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/14902196-a32b-4cea-8e54-6754289527a1\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Football\" 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;\">Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Football<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/products\/ruffwear-roamer-leash-blue-for-dogs\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/52b4de0c-b4ee-426e-9edb-40b556605143\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"ruffwear roamer leash blue for dogs\" 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;\">Ruffwear Roamer Dog Leash<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/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><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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> MASTERS OF CHILL <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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>It\u2019s not that these guys don\u2019t want to play \u2014 they\u2019re just really more into relaxing than running around. After all, most toy and small breeds were bred to be cute companions, not hard laborers. And older dogs of all breeds enjoy taking things easy because their achy joints and blurry vision are slowing them down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breeds:<\/strong><br \/>Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, small terriers, Shih Tzus, Pomeranians, Bichon Frise, Pugs, Miniature and Toy Poodles, senior dogs of any breed<\/p>\n<p><strong>Their idea of a fun time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discovering food in <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/treat-dispensing-toys\">treat-dispensing toys<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Gently tossing around a <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/plush-toys\">plush toy<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Challenging their mind with <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/interactive-toys\">interactive toys<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/products\/kong-senior-kong-dog-toy\"> <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;\">Kong Senior Toy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/plush-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><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/interactive-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=\"Zippypawz Zippy Burrow Monkey N\u2019 Banana Hide and Seek Puzzle Dog Toy\" 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><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-60428808-47e0-4b74-86a2-34fd882b867d\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-38983a66-b616-4a96-871b-1e5f59a3b42d\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h1> DOES YOUR PET NOT LOVE PLAY TIME? <\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/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 style=\"text-align: center;\">Some dogs need a little extra encouragement. Others are still learning the skills for bonding and playing. And there are even dogs who just want to hang out with their person or cuddle with<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> a <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/plush-toys\">plush toy<\/a>, becau<\/span>se that\u2019s what makes them happy. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-afd036c0-6c65-4269-8130-767ec076b3fd-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-center\"> <a id=\"s-afd036c0-6c65-4269-8130-767ec076b3fd\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text \" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sure-they-re-house-trained-but-do-they-train-around-the-house\"> LEARN MORE <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span>How do you help your best friend fulfill his \u201cjob\u201d even though he\u2019s unemployed? The answer is pretty simple \u2014 playtime. 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