50 Games to Play with Your Dog

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If someone so much as makes eye contact he thinks they want him to be as close to him as possible lol And thank you for including a few Wear Wag Repeat links! It’s so satisfying to see dogs engaging in play with one another, and it’s pretty much guaranteed you’ll have one tired dog at the end of the day. Our dogs need to be brushed, bathed, have their teeth brushed, and have their nails trimmed when they start to get long.

Then when your friend arrives at your house, take the dogs on a walk together to get them familiar again. As your dog becomes more proficient at this game, you can make it more difficult by laying the trail going in different directions. So many great activities that you can do with your dog are simply dog-versions of favorite kids' games, all of which exercise and train the brain as much as the body.After your confident that your dog understands what “find the treats” means you can making it a bit more challenging. I hang a large empty soda pop bottle (64oz) with the lid on tight from either a fishing pole, tree branch, or rafter to a height above my dog’s head that requires her to jump up to reach it. You can include tasks such as the weave, hurdle jumps, tunnels or jumping through hoops or a platform to jump on and stay. Be careful with heavy toys around anything that’s fragile or able to be tipped over, and it’s probably not a good idea to play fetch inside the kitchen. If you're a dog owner looking for reliable advice on how to keep your pup healthy and happy, be sure to check out Joseph's work.

As your dog gets good at locating the scent, you can put the scent on a piece of paper and place in the box to test if they are able to locate that particular scent. Hide and seek she would love but she never leaves our sides (LITERALLY have to run into the bathroom when she’s not looking and when leaving the house we have to leave slowly 1 ligament at a time before she starts her temper tantrum). Color photos fully illustrate tricks and proper training techniques, while sidebar tips for safe play feature throughout the text. Another way to use cardboard tubes to play fun games with your dog is to arrange several tubes in a shoebox so that they all support each other and stand up straight.If your woof has a stuffed rabbit that they love, name it “Bunny” and say Bunny’s name any time your dog is playing with this particular toy, as well as when you’re giving the toy to your pooch or taking it away. Scent work – This can be done with treats and toys or you can also use essential oils, cinnamon, or mint. An agile dog can learn to balance a treat on their nose and hold it there until they are given permission to flip it into the air and eat it.

Set Rope next to a different toy (but not the first toy, Tug), say "Rope," and only reward your dog when they select Rope.The nose rules the brain and the portion of the dog’s brain that is dedicated to examining scents is 40 times larger than that of humans. Hide a treat in one hand, and present both hands to your dog - they then have to decide which hand they think the food is in, and are rewarded with the treat when they get it right!

Impawtant Note: Don’t play these stair games with older dogs, growing pups, or dogs who struggle with bad joints or arthritis. This game is not just about identifying the most recent toy – it’s about identifying the toy that has the strongest aroma of you and your woof! Preventing boredom and providing your dog with something to do can help with a whole range of behavioural problems such as destructive behaviour or excessive barking.Sasha, my very intelligent 16 lb mutt loves to go to the park, but it’s midsummer and I can’t take the heat! Build a Fantastic Bond - play is vital in creating a great bond with your dog - as the saying goes 'Those that play together, stay together'. This often leads to trouble as it manifests itself in behaviors such as digging, nuisance barking, escaping and even aggression from frustration.