25+ Clever Hacks for Busy Pawrents Desperate for a Break from their Energetic Puppies

If you have ever owned a puppy, you totally get how sometimes it feels like you're taking care of a toddler. They require constant attention and supervision. As much as I would love to spend all day playing with my little pup, unfortunately, I have to work. Many of us know it can be incredibly frustrating when you're trying to concentrate on an important task, but your furry little pup keeps barking and playing around your feet, making it almost impossible to get anything done. Those of us who are remote workers can relate to this struggle all too well.

A puppy owner going through a similar situation took to Reddit to seek out some advice to keep her puppy occupied. Fortunately, there are many pet pawrents who have faced this struggle before and have come up with some helpful hacks to entertain your pup and keep them occupied, at least for a little while, giving you a break. Sometimes those 30 minutes can be a real lifesaver. So, if you think you've tried everything and nothing seems to work for your pup, take a look at the 25+ hacks mentioned below, and maybe you'll find something new to try!

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