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The curious dog: busy mind, happy dog

Your dog loves new things, learns fast and gets bored quickly? Here's how to keep a curious dog happy and well occupied.

Some dogs go through life open and curious. They want to explore everything, learn quickly and love variety. A dog like this is a wonderful companion. But he also needs jobs for his brain, otherwise he'll find his own.

How to spot one

A curious dog is interested in everything new and often works things out on his own, like how a door opens or where the food is hidden. He picks up new exercises in no time. When he gets bored, he quickly comes up with his own ideas, and you won't always like them. By the way, every dog is curious in his own way. Just see what fits your dog.

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