Nine hours is a long time with nothing to do
Things that work without you in the room, so the day has some structure in it.
What tends to help

The Puzzle Feeder
A 24-hole sliding puzzle that turns a 90-second meal into 15 minutes of nose-work.

The Treat Ball
A treat-dispensing ball with an adjustable opening, so you set how hard the food is to get.

The Cat Puzzle Box
A felt puzzle box with a spring teaser and hidden treat compartments, held down by suction.

The Fish Chew
A food-grade silicone chew with a treat channel and a ridged surface for teeth.
Or start with a kit
BundleThe Boredom Buster Kit
The Puzzle Feeder and the Treat Ball together — nose-work for the evening, movement for the afternoon.
BundleThe New Puppy Kit
The Puzzle Feeder, the Lick Mat and the Fish Chew — the three jobs a puppy needs on day one.
BundleThe Indoor Cat Kit
The Cat Puzzle Box, the Accordion Scratcher two-pack and the Lick Mat, for cats who never go out.
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