We love spending time with our dog, don’t we? And why not? After all, he’s like a member of our own family. Dogs are known for their loyalty and they deserve the care and attention that we often fail to provide. Apart from the care and attention, it’s our prime responsibility to keep our pooch fit and active, both mentally and physically.
Like us humans, dogs are also social creatures and they get bored easily. If you want your dog to live a happy and healthy life, it’s paramount to ensure that he’s getting mental stimulation and enough exercise. Provided in this blog are some fun games you can play with your four-legged friend to keep him fit, active, happy and healthy.
#1 Hide and Seek
It might sound like a dreary choice of game to play with your pooch. But Hide and Seek is one of the finest fun activities that directly impact your dog’s mental stimulation. It’s not only a boredom breaker but is probably the best remedy to improve your dog’s natural tracking abilities. When you play hide and seek with your dog, he uses his natural scent-tracking abilities to find you.
#2 Tug of War
Tug of war is best enjoyed when you have multiple pets. But don’t worry, you can also play it with your single pooch and he’s going to love it as much as you do. It’s a fun and engaging game which also helps you train your dog to practice good manners. Above all, it’s a great physical exercise and keeps your dog active and agile throughout the day. Before you start, it’s always good to ensure that your dog has a good hold over the ‘drop it’ or ‘leave it’ command. Playing Tug of War is also an effective way to teach your dog how to obey your commands.
#3 Frisbee
Frisbee is by far one of the most extensively played dog games and yet it never goes out of fashion. It’s a great exercise and encourages your dog to chase over long distances. Frisbee is always a great choice if you want to increase your dog’s physical strength, stamina and mental stimulation. If your dog doesn’t know how to catch a frisbee, you can start by throwing a soft and lightweight disk. Start with short distances and once your pup gets excited about the game, you can increase the distance as well.
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