50 Games to Play with Your Dog

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Put your dog in a sit-stay and hide a treat or favorite toy somewhere obvious, even letting your dog watch you hide it. Move further away from each other into different rooms and even different levels of the house – so long as your dog/s can still hear you both. Sasha, my very intelligent 16 lb mutt loves to go to the park, but it’s midsummer and I can’t take the heat! Once your dog has learned that specific toys name you can test their skills by seeing if they can pick it out among their other toys.

Yes I hate the crate but it not only keeps him safe but my house safe as he is like three toddlers rolled into one! This comprehensive guide offers creative and simple ideas, ranging from exploring new environments to interactive games, ensuring your dog’s happiness and well-being.

You might not fancy doing full blown competitive agility, but you can certainly have fun building an obstacle course for your pet. Even if your woof doesn’t get around as well as they once did, they can still play a modified version of fetch. They come in a variety of sizes, styles and are also available with a handle or rope attached for tug of war. If you have a smart dog you may find they solve the challenge easily so you would be better getting one of the more challenging puzzle toys. There are a ton of dog puzzle toys available, as well as treat dispensing toys like the Kong Wobbler.

Jobs can be as simple as going to get you their ball then working up to their leash to putting away their toys.To get your dog to understand the game, start by saying "drop it" to get your dog to drop a toy on command. If your dog already knows “drop it” have them pick up a toy and give them their drop it command once they’re standing over the container. See if your dog can use its eyes, nose, and thinking skills to find the treat after the old switcheroo. I have the Dog Brick Treat Puzzle and the best part is that there are different ways to make the toys more challenging with secret hiding spots you can incorporate once your dog aces the first step. Taking them to new environments like family and friend’s homes allows them to experience a whole new universe.

This will keep the dog focused on watching which cup you place the treat under so it can guess the correct cup. 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. 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. I think I’m going to have to print this out – what great inspiration to make things better for the dogs. Walks are great low impact exercise for your dog and walking with others is a great way to fulfil their pack nature.

It may also include behaviors like getting into things they shouldn’t such as the trash or escaping and taking themselves for an adventure. I try to play with him, but it never lasts long and he just walks away after a few minutes of training. If your dog doesn't select Tug but selects Rope instead, say nothing but place Rope back next to Tug. A few quick training sessions (5-10 minutes) each day are a great way to help your dog master the basics, and they’ll help keep your dog mentally stimulated. I never knew dogs could tell time but every day at 200 straight up Casey tells my husband time for a tummy rub.