# @swiftpaws_official on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DGOQkUKIP-2
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33073420-swiftpaws-official-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1de8764d38.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-18T18:01:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SwiftPaws (@swiftpaws_official) — https://gondola.cc/swiftpaws_official

## Caption

Building a positive relationship with our pets starts with patience and…

PLAY! 🐾✨ Watching your pet explore a new toy like SwiftPaws at their own pace isn’t just fun—it’s beneficial. Research by Burghardt (2005) shows that self-directed play can boost cognitive development and reduce stress, while Bateson (2007) explains how letting dogs lead their play deepens the bond between you and your pet + enhances learning🧠

And speaking of learning…SwiftPaws is also a fun way to  practice the ‘drop it’ command! #playtime should always be a positive experience where everyone wins🐾♥️

For more insights on pet enrichment and understanding natural behaviors, check out our video with CEO & founder Meghan 👉#linkinstory

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- **Views:** 485
- **Likes:** 61
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- **Comments:** 6

## Tags

linkinstory, playtime

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