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Are there any toys/things I can get him to do that aren't food related?

My dog has a lot of energy. We give him bully sticks and treats in toys to distract him but he goes through those fast and I don't like to give him too many treats because he is a pound overweight. I try to get him to chew on plastic bones , but he looses interest fast. By the way, he is mostly beagle so I know that is why he is food driven. But are there any other ideas out there?

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Yes you can use any toys that your dog likes and use that or give him affection instead of using food.

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Have you tried agility? There are some reasonably priced, small agility kits out there (tunnel, hurdle, weave poles, etc). I got one from http://Petco.com a while back. My dogs love it!

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Some of the dental chews are non-edible but still have a flavoring to keep your dog interested. Fetch or tug may also be right up his alley, being a hunting dog. He might like a flirt pole as well.

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My dog loved racquetballs! They are more durable than tennis balls. He would pop them out of his mouth and chase them. Also try stuffed snimals, kongs, and squeaky toys.