My little guy (almost 5 m/o standard poodle puppy) has a neurological condition that causes him to be blind and have some mobility/learning issues. He is doing great with potty training and house manners but has trouble learning other types of commands – he knows 'sit' but can't follow a lure so teaching down and the like is difficult. He has a hard time walking in a straight line so things like 'heel' are tricky as well.
I have been trying to find ways to engage his mind and burn some energy while he is awake. I usually give him a turkey tendon chew while I do some grooming and a peanut butter Toppl in his crate if I need to do things while he is awake, and I have been doing 'find it' with treats on the ground for him to sniff out and learn to use his nose. We have lots of toys that he likes to play with and my other dog will wrestle and do bitey face with him, and we usually take one to two short 'walks' (more like 'wanders' because of how he walks) but I am looking for any other ideas of activities or things I can try to teach him to engage his little brain!
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