Dog games are good your dog's physical and mental health, crucial to relieve dog boredom and vital in establishing that oh-so-special dog/human bond. Do you know many fun games for dogs to play? Here are our suggestions. 1. Water Games Most dogs love water and want to play with it. Preferably outside, when the sun is shining, running around with a water gun, a hose or even a bucket (let's face it, some dogs will need a bucket). By the way, bath time can be much more fun for the both of you if done outside than inside a bathroom, if you can. If you own a pool, placing tons of rubber balls on it or just being inside it can be enough to make your dog want to join you. For some dogs, even a sprinkler is enough to get their playing juices going. For dog's who don't like the water, getting them to enjoy this is totally possible, if you have the patience to work on what scares him and take baby steps to introduce him to the water. We do not recommend throwing him in and see what happens, more often than not they will be even more scared than before. Overall if you make it fun and if they feel you're having fun, they will be much more open to trying it and joining you than if you worry about his reaction and make a big deal about it. Just have fun and make sure your dog does too! 2. Fetch This is a classic game to play with your dog. You throw something as far as you can and your dog runs after it, catches it and brings it back.You can use pretty much any dog toy to play fetch, though it's easier to teach your dog how to do it if it's a toy he loves.It will require some patience on your part as far as the teaching goes, he will probably chase after it but not return it at first, so a little reward when he gives it back is a good way to show him how to do it.It's mostly an outdoors dog game, though you can play it inside too, if you don't have much love for your furniture (or not that much furniture, for that matter).There are a lot of dog toys made particularly with fetching in mind. You have the orange ones, the ones that whistle, the ones that glow in the dark, the ones that float, you name it!Name the Toys GameNow, here's a real challenge for you! This game requires you to teach your dog how to recognize toys by name, so that he'll get the right toy when you ask for it. Pretty cool, right?As far as teaching goes, it means a lot of repetition and encouragement, but trust us, it is so worth it! Positive training is a wonderful way to create a special bond between you and your dog.Also, the mental exercise it provides him is very important for his health. So we say yes, go for it!Start with a small group of toys, different shapes and colors to make sure he doesn't get confused and try it! 3. Play Chase Simple but very efficient, this fun dog game is one of our dog's favorites. It's a great workout for both you and the dog, though we did end up way more tired that the dogs...The premise is very simple. Either you get down on your foursin front of your dog or just lean towards him before you take off running. He will, of course, chase you. Reward him with a big celebration once he catches you and just do it all over again.There isn't much teaching involved, the only thing you might need to watch out is the catching part which, for a more energetic or strong dog, can result in a painful moment for you so, for bigger, more excited dogs, you might need to teach him what you want him to do once he gets to you.Either than that it is free, prop-free fun dog game, guaranteed to entertain your dog for as long as you'll endure doing it. Related article: best dog chew toys 4. Laser Pointer Usually associated with cats, laser pointers can be loads of fun for dogs, if used correctly.Our dogs love it! It is pretty self explanatory, you point the laser and the dog follows it around, trying to catch the elusive light.The two important things to have under consideration, never point the light in the direction of the dog's head (particularly the eyes) and keep this game short.It is said this isn't a good game for dogs because they will obsess over it, since they never do get to catch the red dot.Ours never shown any issues with this, but I will say that hiding a treat or a toy somewhere and when you're about to finish playing, leading the dog to that reward is a great idea, because it gives them closure and that probably means they will want to play it again next time, which is a plus (unlike cats who'll just figure out where the light comes from and attack your hands from then on). 5. Obedience Training This is a great game for dogs. It is also one of the easiest ways to get closer to your dog.Teaching dogs to do certain tasks or tricks has multiple degrees of difficulty or challenge. You can teach your dog to sit or give you his paw, walk by your side without a leash, stand between your legs, roll over, play dead, you name it!All you need it patience, a dog eager to please and maybe a training book or even a YouTube video showing you how it's done.The benefits of this dog game are many. It is great for their mental and physical health, and a great way to bond.Just know that some dogs will learn quicker than others and some tricks will be easier for your dog than others. And that's okay! Each dog is different and the only thing they have in common is how much they love us and how perfect they are with all of their little imperfections. 6. Frisbee This fun dog toy is probably best played outside, though we have known people who’ve tried it inside with various degrees of success and destruction. Either way, it is a fun game for dogs! You just throw the Frisbee and your dog catches it. It isn’t really like fetch, because the point of this dog game is for the dog to catch it mid air, making it much more fun for you and him. We personally recommend the Kong Flyer because its light, safe and more durable than most dog frisbees. Also, a Frisbee will last longer in the air than a ball, so it can go a longer distance than a ball, perfect for a high energy dog who loves to run and jump. It will, however, be harder to train than a regular game of fetch. Even for you, you’ll probably need to train with it until you reach the height and throw length you desire. So all in all it will be a great learning experience for you both and we guarantee you’ll both have lots of fun while training.
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