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A cross between the lively Jack Russell Terrier and the adorable Shih Tzu, the Jack Tzu is a little dog with a larger-than-life personality. Loyal, loving and playful, these cute canines thrive on human companionship and love to spend time with their people whenever possible.Â
If you've recently welcomed a Jack Tzu into your family, you'll no doubt be well aware of the need to provide food, shelter and love for your furry friend. But did you know that your dog also needs regular exercise, games that challenge their brain, and lots of daily interaction with their people?
There are stacks of great games and activities that can help you add fun and excitement to your Jack Tzu's life -- here are a few of the best.
The humble walk is a staple for dog owners the world over -- it's easy, free and a whole lot of fun, and it helps your dog get their daily exercise.Â
But strolling along the same old route day after day can get a little tiresome, which is why you might like to spice your daily walk up with some barkour. The canine version of the sport of parkour, this essentially allows you to turn the urban environment into your pet's very own agility course.
It's a paw-some way to add an extra physical and mental workout into your dog's daily routine, so here's what you need to do.
There are thousands of wonderful animal welfare charities right across the United States that work tirelessly to improve the lives of pets in need. We all like to help out a worthy cause when we can, and if we can have a bit of fun while doing so -- well, all the better.Â
The fundraising dog walk is a staple activity for tons of charities across the country, so why not help out a good cause and sign up for a walk near you? You'll be raising money and awareness, you'll get some exercise and have fun with your pet, and you'll get to meet lots of other dog lovers and their pooches as well.
Has your dog grown tired of their toys? Would your Jack Tzu jump for joy if all their toys were suddenly replaced by an array of new and interesting toys?Â
Well, you could always rush out to the pet store and spend big money on your credit card, but why would you do that when you can arrange a doggy toy swap with one of your pet's doggy friends? This is a simple and fun way to mix things up for your pooch and give them a little bit of mental stimulation.
It's also pretty simple to organize, so here's what you need to do.
With these furrific activities in your bag of tricks, you should be well on your way to providing plenty of variety, excitement and interest for your furry friend every day. And when you put in the time and effort required to have as much fun and interaction with your Jack Tzu as possible, you'll be rewarded with your pet's never-ending love and devotion.