Activities For Brusselranians

Your Brusselranian is a hybrid whose Griffon breed parent was initially bred for hunting rats and other small vermin found in stables.  This breeding brings an active nose into the gene pool, creating a higher than average ability to find those yummy treats.  Additionally, because both parent breeds are intelligent and curious, activities which challenge their minds and involve problem-solving are excellent ways to manage the bustle of this busy little pup.  Finding the treats is a game that, done indoors or out, in any weather, satisfies the natural curiosity of your pooch quite nicely.  It will be quickly learned as your canine will find the scent of those yummy treats enticing!  The cost of this adventure is cheap because you probably already have readily available some doggie delights upon which your dog has placed their paw of approval. You’ll need a space which allows for some cool hiding places for the snacks that permit a level of "intelligence work" to sort out, whether inside the house or garage or out.  Be sure to monitor the number of tidbits used and fatigue levels to avoid overeating and overtiring.

Because your Brusselranian is an active little canine, it is always in your best interest to engage them in an activity of your choice rather than one of theirs.  Fetch, played indoors or out, in any weather, the intensity, and duration of which you control, will expend some of the natural energy possessed by this hybrid.  The space that is required is also under your control since you’re the one who’ll be tossing the toy.  The Brusselranian hybrid doesn’t need much space to run and play, the living room or bedroom providing enough space to throw the toy a few feet, with the intention of your pet retrieving and returning it to you.  The intensity of the game should be controlled to avoid overtiring and overheating your dog, who doesn’t care about either of those byproducts of playtime.  The cost of the game is cheap because most pet owners have doggie treats in the house as well as toys that their Brusselranians love to chase.

Many of us grew up playing with “bubbles.”  You know the game - it consists of a bottle of bubble solution and a wand.  The home-made version of bubbles uses water and a few drops of dish soap, while the commercially bottled mix can be found in any toy department.  Make sure the mixture you use is non-toxic. The wand, dipped in the bubble solution, is waved around in the air, with bubbles “appearing” and floating on the air currents in the area.  As kids, we loved to chase the bubbles, trying to catch them or burst them.  This engaging game from our childhoods is also applicable to your precious pup, who will enjoy the chase and destruction of those bubbles as much as we did as kids.  Bubble chase, not requiring a great deal of space, can be played indoors or out and will allow your Brusselranian to blow off some steam.  The activity is cheap, easy, done anywhere at any time, and one which everyone loves!