50 Games to Play with Your Dog

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This includes behaviors such as chasing their tails, pacing, or excessive grooming, licking and even chewing themselves. You can test Fido’s skills by laying out Bunny plus two other toys and telling your dog to “Get Bunny. The one thing I did leave for her every morning was a frozen stuffed Kong; those keep her busy for a long time. If the dog doesn't select the correct cup (which will happen, even when it sees you placing the treat under the cup), show the dog the treat under the correct cup but don't let the dog have the treat.

To keep my dog busy on rainy days I love using interactive games such as tug, find the treats, puzzle games and fetch. Dogs love this simple but challenging game because, as with all good games, there are treats involved. If you don’t find this behavior desirable teach your dog that sitting politely is the key to gaining your attention.Play by holding up a toy or treat in front of your dog and telling them “back,” as you approach them.

As they become more proficient, increase the length of the trail or leave a bigger gap between treats. This will ultimately make excursions to the dog park or other off-leash areas much more safe and enjoyable, but it is a game that can be played any time, anywhere. Hopefully, you have come across so new ideas for ways to keep your dog occupied, provide so mental stimulation and burn off a little extra energy in this list of 50 Boredom Busters and Games for Dogs.

Before we go for a walk I have my dog go and grab her leash, then she has to fetch me my boots and her harness. Freeze toys in a bowl of water or broth – Fill a bowl with water and add in a few of your dog’s favorites. Initally make the toy still when you ask for a drop so they're more likely to let go, and you can gradually build it up to the point where they'll happy let go in the middle of a game. Once you’ve played with the toy for a bit, grab your dog by the collar and toss the toy back amongst the others on the ground. There’s always a new trick you can teach your dog, and trust me when I say teaching your dog how to weave through your legs is a lot easier than it sounds.

When your dog has this down, consistently selecting the toy you ask for, you're ready to take the test farther by adding in a few more unnamed toys. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.Just be mindful of your dogs age and physical fitness, and try to avoid activities like long games of fetch that are repeatedly putting strain onto the joints. It attaches to a tree or beam with a bungee rope or spring with a toy or similar for your dog to hold.

Once your dog is successful with one toy's name, start the whole process over with a different toy, like Rope. As your dog becomes more proficient at this game, you can make it more difficult by laying the trail going in different directions. 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.Instead of feeding your dog in the same place each day, mix it up a bit by putting their bowl somewhere else and say “where dinner? Even if your woof doesn’t get around as well as they once did, they can still play a modified version of fetch. Starting out, you'll want to set your dog up for success so it understands the game and doesn't get too discouraged. If your dog doesn't select Tug but selects Rope instead, say nothing but place Rope back next to Tug. One game option is to fill a cardboard tube with peanut butter, then give it to your woof to lick up.