{"id":93264,"date":"2026-01-12T23:50:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/?p=93264"},"modified":"2026-01-12T23:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:50:36","slug":"return-to-work-activities-for-your-pup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/return-to-work-activities-for-your-pup\/","title":{"rendered":"Return-To-Work Activities For Your Pup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading back to work doesn\u2019t mean your dog has to miss out on enrichment and fun. A little extra mental and physical stimulation can go a long way in helping your pup stay happy and relaxed while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frozen Kongs<\/strong><br>Kong toys are a tried-and-true way to keep dogs entertained while offering valuable mental stimulation. Freezing a filled Kong extends the challenge and keeps your dog engaged even longer. Try adding dog-safe peanut butter (or a similar spread) near the opening to help them get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interactive Playtime<\/strong><br>Games like tug or fetch are excellent ways to burn extra energy beyond a regular walk. These activities give your dog a physical outlet while strengthening your bond\u2014win-win for both of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breed-Specific Enrichment<\/strong><br>Not long ago, dogs had jobs, and many breeds are still hard-wired for specific tasks. Tapping into those instincts can unlock a whole new level of play. Herding breeds may love a herding ball, sporting dogs thrive with flirt poles, and terriers often enjoy scent-based games like \u201cfind it\u201d in tunnels or boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scatter Feeding &amp; Sniff Work<\/strong><br>For busy mornings, scatter feeding is a low-effort but highly enriching option. Simply spread your dog\u2019s kibble across the floor and let them sniff out each piece. After all, the nose knows! Snuffle mats and lick mats are also great alternatives if you prefer a more contained setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daycare at The Modern Dog<\/strong><br>Did you know dogs in daycare can walk an average of 30,000 steps in a single day? At The Modern Dog, our daycare provides a safe, structured, and enriching environment where dogs can play, socialize, and burn energy under expert supervision. With three spacious playrooms grouped by size and temperament, and live webcams during playtime, your pup enjoys off-leash, open-play fun tailored to their needs. They\u2019ll head home happy, tired, and ready for a well-earned nap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your Meet &amp; Greet to experience the Modern Dog Difference today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-modern-dog-royalwindsor wp-block-embed-the-modern-dog-royalwindsor\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KSfRtLyCcH\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/book-your-meet-greet\/\">Book your Meet &#038; Greet<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Book your Meet &#038; Greet&#8221; &#8212; The Modern Dog Royalwindsor\" src=\"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/book-your-meet-greet\/embed\/#?secret=4FoB90c7Bn#?secret=KSfRtLyCcH\" data-secret=\"KSfRtLyCcH\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heading back to work doesn\u2019t mean your dog..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93264"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93264\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93265,"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93264\/revisions\/93265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themoderndog.ca\/royalwindsor\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}