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Fun Activities to Do with Your Australian Shepherd While in Quarantine<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are stuck being home 24\/7, you\u2019re probably getting pretty bored. Australian Shepherds are great for brightening your mood and helping to make your days at home more fun! Just because you are practicing social distancing doesn\u2019t mean you cannot have fun around your own home. Our pets great us like conquering heroes or rock stars-They are actually good for us and our emotional well-being. Here are a few ideas and some of our favorite things to do with our Australian Shepherds while staying at home.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Learn how to dog yoga with your furry friends!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Try to incorporate yoga into your daily walks and playtime. Not only can yoga reduce stress in your life it can be added quality time with your pets. Get out your yoga mat and invite your Australian Shepherd<\/a> to check out the new playtime activities. If he seems interested or curious about what you are doing, incorporate him into some of your yoga moves! The first step is to never force your pet to join you\u2026make it fun for you both!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Start a fun game of Find the Treats!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is important to keep your mind and your Australian Shepherd’s mind active during these weird times. This fun game of \u201cfind the treats\u201d will get you and your dog moving and excited. You can pick out your Australian Shepherds favorite treats and hide them in a different room in easy to find places. After your dog has been a \u201cgood boy\u201d and waited patiently, give him the go-ahead to start searching for his treats. Be sure to praise your Australian Shepherd after every enjoyable treat, so that he feels extra special! This is a fun game for you and your pet to enjoy on your dull afternoons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Become A Master Photographer with Fun Photo Shoots!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Do you have difficulty taking clear pictures of your Australian Shepherd because they are always on the move? Or you are never able to get them to look at the camera? Now is the time to work on your skills and have fun while taking Insta-worthy pictures! You can try switching the settings on your camera to help capture your pets\u2019 quick movements. <\/span><\/p>\n

They probably won’t sit still for long so snapping a quick picture, so they are not blurry is important! Most smartphones have the option of a burst mode which allows you to take several photos quickly. This is a great way to take multiple shots at once and then decide which one is the perfect one you are looking for. You can also try getting down on their level by kneeling or even laying down on the ground to get a great angle for each photo. <\/span><\/p>\n

If it is possible in your home head for the brightest room to look for the best natural lighting. Taking pictures when it is sunny out will only help the pictures of your Australian Shepherd turn out even better! If you want to try capturing a silly picture, put a little bit of dog-safe peanut butter on the roof of his mouth just before the picture is taken. It will cause him to have his tongue sticking out for the photo. <\/span><\/p>\n

For really funny slow-motion pictures blow bubbles around him. Watching him have fun with the bubbles is absolutely hilarious. Get your dog to look at the camera by holding a squeaky toy to turn his attention towards you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Include your Australian Shepherd in a Movie Night!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are stuck at home and feel like you have nothing to do, a movie night might be just what you need to clear your head. Call your dog over for a cuddle sesh and enjoy your favorite movie together. You can try a movie with dogs in it to spark your pets\u2019 interest. Dogs will actually watch the tv with you and get engaged with what is happening on the screen, more so when they hear familiar sounds. It\u2019s true, our Australian Shepherds are big Star Wars fans! \ud83d\ude0a <\/span><\/p>\n

A movie night with your Australian Shepherd is the perfect way to get anything stressful off your mind and an added love time with your furry best friend. Here is a list of some adorable dog appropriate flicks.<\/span><\/p>\n