Activities For Ba-Shars
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Introduction
Ba-Shars are the result of breeding a Chinese Sharpei with a Basset Hound, equating to a medium to large dog with a lot of love and loyalty to offer their owners. They are suitable for both apartments and houses, and only require a moderate amount of physical activity to keep them happy. You may find, however, that their howling and destructive behavior becomes more frequent if you miss the odd walk here and there. You can stay on top of the ball and in your pup’s good books by treating them to these activities below.
Obedience Training
Obedience training is an excellent all-weather activity for a Ba-Shar because they tend to be a little stubborn. If they can pick whether to do as you instructed or do what they want, then 90 percent of the time they’ll try to get away with pleasing themselves. You can curb the behavior and gain more control over your furry friend by starting them with obedience training from a young age. You will only need to set aside an hour every week for up to eight weeks, with just the need for a leash and a treat as well. While it can be an expensive undertaking, it’s a necessary one with a regular difficulty level to ensure it’s something from which you can both handle and benefit.
Dog Park
The dog park will become a favorite past time for your furry friend, catering both to their exercise requirements and need for socialization. Even if you walk your dog daily, you may find that a park environment is helpful for letting them see that other dogs are friends, rather than enemies. However, getting them to see squirrels and other small wildlife in the same light may be a little more impossible! On a sunny day when you have an hour or more to spare, wander down to your local park and check out what it has to offer. It’s a straightforward activity that doesn’t cost any money, and you only need a leash, waste bag, and toy.
Homemade Food Puzzles
Ba-Shars can be quite inactive, lazy dogs that don’t always need you to provide them with physical activity. They do, however, need stimulation for their minds on a frequent basis. You can cater to this need without spending too much money, all by creating homemade food puzzles that test their intelligence while providing a reward. Some handmade toys are fantastic rainy-day activities, while others are more suitable for outside when the sun’s bearing down, and they need to cool off. In either instance, all you need is a pipe, drill, treats, sweet potato, rope, a balloon, and a dehumidifier to get the party started.
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Walk
Sometimes, you don’t have to think outside the square for activities and entertainment. Instead, you can take them for a leisurely half-hour walk, spending time with them. Ba-Shars love to bond with their owners and are exceptionally loyal. Merely being out with them is enough to stimulate them both physically and mentally.
Chew Toys
If you’re tired of returning home to your favorite items in confetti-sized pieces, then it might be time to invest in some robust chew toys. Ba-Shars are typically tough chewers, which means you may need to spend a little more on toys they can’t destroy. Your nearby pet store is bound to have many options to cater to their need for chewing.
Conclusion
Ba-Shars are extraordinary dogs, both in their looks and behavior. There is never a dull moment, with them always ready to pawsitively delight you with all their quirks and traits. However, they can howl, become destructive, and get bored quickly when you’re either not by their side, or don’t provide them with activities to entertain. Why not try these above to make sure they stay out of trouble? You’ll have a happy, fulfilled doggo in no time!