What games can you play with dogs?

You can play fetch with your dog, as it’s a classic game for humans and dogs alike. Fetch is an excellent game for energetic dogs. Another classic game most dogs love is playing tug of war. If you’re looking to play mentally stimulating mind games for dogs, you can’t go wrong with hide the treat. Unleash your dog’s natural hunting instincts in a positive way that won’t result in local squirrels scampering up a tree, with a game called Chase the Prey. If you’re ready to take it to the next level, agility training is the way to go. Agility training is the ultimate mental and physical stimulation for dogs. There are lots of games to play with dogs both inside and outside.

Dogs love playing hide and seek – quite possibly even more than children do. You can even play with a puppy – it’s a great way to reinforce “stay” and “come” for a strong recall. Challenge your dog’s wits with the cup game. Fetching isn’t just for retrievers. Once your dog knows “fetch,” you can teach him to return the toy to his toy box, instead of your hand. Tugging is a full-body workout for your dog. You can teach your dog to do basic nosework so he can feel like one of those hero search-and-rescue dogs. Run around your home or yard, stopping every once in a while to call your dog. If your dog has never done agility, you can get started by teaching him to jump through an ordinary hula hoop. Dog trainer Sally Hopkins created a game called Sprinkles to help dogs with behavioral problems.