She tries to capture the bottle, but because it is full of air and the lid is on tight, this makes it nice and bouncy and challenging to catch. If your dog is lucky enough to have lots of toys lying around the house, teach her to tidy up after herself. In 50 Games to Play with Your Dog, discover games that are both easy to teach and fun for your canine pal.

Don’t be afraid to hand out lots of treats during a grooming session – you want to ensure your dog will associate grooming habits with a positive experience. Sometimes when the weather is just to bad to get outside with your dog you need to find activities and ways to exercise your dog indoors.Most woofs’ meals are served in the same spot every day – but it’s actually very enriching for them to have to track down their dinner. At Treehugger, we are advocates for the welfare of all animals, including dogs and other domestic pets. I put treats in a pair of old socks, fold it like you would for your socks, and stick more treats in it. Give your dog the cue to “find the treats” and encourage your dog to pick them up, remembering to praise them every time they find one. There are countless dog mental stimulation ideas using products you probably have lying around in your home.

This is true in some ways, dogs DO require daily physical activity, however running your dog 10 miles every day turns your dog into an Energizer bunny. The dog games to play listed below are senior dog-friendly, as well as great options for dogs with joint problems, arthritis or other health concerns. To keep my dog busy on rainy days I love using interactive games such as tug, find the treats, puzzle games and fetch. If you’re looking for a great Kong alternative that’s just as durable check out the West Paw Toppl toy; they come in large and small sizes, and they’re just as easy to clean as a Kong.

The game improves a dog's impulse control and reminds it to pay attention to you no matter how much fun it's having. If your dog doesn’t have adequate stimulation from both physical and mental activity they will become bored.

My pup had a lovely time catching bubbles that one of my children got in a party bag when they were small and as the dog caught the bubble it popped causing a tiny amount of the liquid to go in her eye. You’ll also have a chance to catch up on some chores while the dogs create their own wrestle mania in your living room. Tug-of-War is a classic game, but did you know that the tugging and pulling is also great exercise for your dog?I love the simple muffin tin game – if you have a muffin tin and some tennis balls you’re ready to play. You can turn a walk into a game by bringing along some small treats and pausing every now and then to drop a treat into a grassy area.

Snow – Not always viable but when there’s snow, it is great entertainment for a dog to play in the snow.A tough game that takes awhile to learn, ring stackers will keep you and your dog hard at work together for hours. We can’t all be overachievers like Chaser, but we can teach our dogs the names of their toys and make some fun games out of it. 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. Brushing up on dog tricks, making some yummy treats, and playing a game of fetch are all simple ways to keep your dog busy. From a puppy learning bite inhibition to teaching an adult dog to “wait” on command, impulse control keeps our dogs out of trouble and safe.