Activities For Baraks
Introduction
A Barak, or Bosnian-Coarse-haired Hound, is a beautiful dog with a big name but a small body! This breed hails from Bosnia, and it’s quite rare to come across one out of their country. Primarily, people would use them for hunting and tracking, and they have a high prey drive as a result. This muscular breed has a shaggy coat, a friendly nature, and a high need for physical activity too. They also do well with regular training, stimulation, and learning new skills. In essence, the Barak is a dog with which you will need to spend a lot of time. Not sure where to start? Try these activity options below.
Scent Games
If the rain won’t stop falling and your Barak is getting tired of being inside, then consider playing some scent games with them. For a scent hound such as the Barak, they will take to these games like a duck to water, all the while grabbing their attention for at least 20 minutes. What’s more, you will enjoy that such games don’t cost a lot of money, as you only need treats, a few cups, and some toys. You may even already have all these things inside. Once you gather what you need, you can then get to work stimulating your dog’s senses.
Leash Training
Because a Barak is a scent hound with a high prey drive, they can be quite excitable on a leash. They want to pull, run, and bring you along for the ride. Fortunately, there are a handful of things you can do to stop or at least manage the behavior. Leash training only requires a leash, harness, a treat, and around half an hour of your time on a sunny day. You can head out on a regular walk, but with the intention of trying out a few things to help them be a bit more pleasurable to walk. There’s no denying leash training can be a challenge, but it can make your trips outside far easier.
Ball Throwing
A Barak can take a lot of hard work to wear out, which is why you need to think of activities that don’t need much effort on your part but require a lot from your dog. Ball throwing could be perfect for you and your furry friend. All you need is a beautiful summer’s day, a ball, and 40 minutes of your time. You can then head out to your yard or go to a dog-friendly area with fencing for your dog to run to their heart’s content. Such activity will bring a lot of joy but will also see them tired and ready for sleep once you head inside.
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Nature Run
Baraks love to run – especially out in nature. If you like to pound the pavement regularly, then take your Barak with you. Put a harness and leash on them, choose a running route with as few distractions as possible, and spend at least an hour out in nature. The break away from reality will do you both a world of good.
Dog Park
While Baraks don’t do all that well with small pets at home, they do typically get on well with other dogs. Some even prefer to hang out in packs. On the odd occasion when you don’t have much else to do, take your Barak to the dog park for an hour of fun. They can run and play and check out all the new smells.
Conclusion
A Barak can be your best friend for life, providing nothing but love and loyalty throughout their many years on earth. If you want to return the favor, it’s impawtant to have a whole stack of activities lined up that will see them fully stimulated. Runs and walks and trips to the park, as well as playing ball are all excellent options for tiring them out and getting in that much-needed bonding time between owner and man’s best friend.