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If you are thinking about getting a kitten, or have recently selected one, you may find yourself wondering how to keep it active in an apartment. While kittens are quite energetic, they do not need much room to run, which makes them a great apartment pet. Here are a few ways to keep your kitten active and stimulated in your apartment.
Add an Elevated, Climbing Feature
Kittens love to climb and jump. Providing them with an elevated climbing feature, such as a cat tree, gives them a safe space to climb, jump and reach elevated heights. Make sure the elevated climbing feature is designed for cats and is wide enough to hold your kitten as he or she grows.
Give Them Something to Claw
Cats of all ages love to claw. It helps them to remove the dead outer layers of their claws. If you fail to provide them with something to claw, you may find that they go for your couch or carpet in your home. There are different types of cat clawing mechanisms, including scratching boxes and cat scratching posts. Experiment with different types until you find something your kitten will claw.
Be Sure to Play With Them
Kittens love to play. They love to chase items and explore. Purchase toys for them, such as cat balls, fishing pole toys or crinkle tubes. Then make sure to set aside time to play with them. This encourages them to play with the toys that are safe for them and helps them to burn off some of their energy. If you don't play with a kitten, they may find a way to keep their life exciting and play with items that are not safe for them.
Make Space for Them to Look Out a Window
Lastly, make space for your kitten to look out of a window. You may want to create a seating area for them, when possible. Kittens and cats love to look outside and soak in the sun. Setting up an area for them by a window provides them with the space they need to do this activity.
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Dog parks provide a place for your dog to run around and burn off tons of energy. This can help prevent behavioral problems from developing if your dog is usually cooped up in your apartment while you work. When you bring your dog to the dog park, consider playing one or more of the following fun games.
Fetch
Fetch is a simple game that many dogs love to play. They get to chase and retrieve a ball or toy while also getting plenty of physical activity. Bring a tennis ball or toy to the dog park, and give it a good throw. Your dog will most likely run after it and carry it back to you. Just keep in mind that other dogs at the park might decide to join in.
Frisbee
Unlike playing fetch with a regular ball, Frisbee offers a slightly more exciting and challenging game for dogs. The design of a Frisbee disc causes it to stay afloat longer, which provides dogs with an opportunity to leap and catch it in the air. Bring a Frisbee disc to the dog park the next time you go, and your dog will have a chance to put her jumping and fetching skills to use.
Tug of War
Tug of war offers a good way for dogs to give their muscles a workout. Just make sure that you’re the one who initiates this game with your dog rather than letting her start it. Otherwise, this game could encourage aggressive behavior. Your dog should also listen to commands to “drop it” when it’s time to stop, and you should stop the game if your dog's mouth or teeth touch your hand at all, even if it’s by accident.
Games to Avoid
When you go to the dog park, you should avoid playing any games that involve hiding or rewarding your dog with treats. Other dogs are very likely to show just as much interest in the treats as your dog, which could lead to unwanted disturbances. Leave the treats at home, and bring toys for games instead.
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