It's that time of year again where some areas might get snow to play in! We don't have any here personally, but I am used to winters back east, and can imagine what it must be like to play with your dog and children in so much snow!
Chase the Disappearing Snowball
This one is easy. Just make a snow ball and show your dog how you are ready to throw it. Likely he will chase it and stick his nose into the hole where it lands. Unfortunately, the snowball will probably break apart on impact and he will not be able to retrieve anything. At this point, you make another snow ball and continue the throw and fetch cycle all over again.
I have played his game with Titan. He had a strong prey drive and chasing the snowball was exciting for him, he would get his nose into every landing hole and try to get faster and faster, even trying to catch them before they land; with his jaw snapping shut as he lunged in mid-air. Most of the time he would be too late and stuff his nose in the snow hole after the snowball which he couldn't find! He would sniff and sneeze to blow the snow off his nose after, and get ready to do it all over again with a snow -fluffed snout!
Have you done this with your dog? How did it work out?\
Chase the Sled
If you have children that are playing with their sled or toboggan in the snow, it is so much fun to have the family dog chase them as they fly downhill! Just make sure the bottom of the hill is safely enclosed for your children and your dog. Every time the sled goes down,so will the dog - great exercise for both children and dog.
We had a cocker spaniel with I was younger who would chase us on our toboggan. So much fun!
Snowy Seek and Find
Have a dog with a high prey-drive that likes to follow scent and track? This game is perfect and there are 2 ways to play.
You can just hide yourself behind a snowy mound or bury yourself in some snow without the dog knowing. Than see if the dog picks up your scent and seeks you out. Or call your dog over to see if she can determine by sound and scent where you are hiding.
You can also build a maze in the snow if you are creative and stand at the end of it, call your dog to see if she can track her way through the maze to get to you. Does she pull it off first try? Or get stuck in a dead end?
These games are great for more athletic, high-energy dogs as they were the brain as well as the body.
Snowman Destruction!
Build a snowman and have your dog tear it down! Digging in the snow is an exciting challenge because the texture is so different. Dogs will love to take down the snowman knowing it is an owner-approved game.
Snow Angles with Tails
You could also just observe your dog rolling in the snow and creating a dog-angle as he scratches his back!
Snow Play for You and Your Dog
This article suggests 5 ways to play in snow with your dog. You can teach your dog to chase snowballs, you can sled-race with your dog, you can destroy snowman (that you built - not the community children's hard work!) You can even make snow angles together! Let me know which one's you have tried and what games work best for your kind of dog! Does you dog like the snow?
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Possibly the best-known dog toys in the world are the Kong dog toys. The classic design of the Kong toy is shaped a bit like three fat rubber rings stuck together, one on top of another. The toys also come in several variations for dogs of different ages and sizes. Made of rubber, they are hollow in the middle, and can be stuffed with healthy treats for your dog.
Kong Dog Toys are suited for every stage of your dog's development. There are four sizes pink or blue for puppies, red for average chewers, purple for seniors, and black for tough chewers. Other than the typical Kongs, there are other types of dental chews, balls, tug toys, frisbees, and various interactive toys and accessories. As dog owners we do not want unwanted chewing behaviour but chewing is a natural behavior, which plays a vital role in your dog's physical development. It is important that every dog be taught what items are acceptable to chew so teach this in a positive, fun way using these remarkable toys.
1. Separation Anxiety - These toys are fun and keep your dog occupied and interested. Give your dog his Kong dog toy stuffed with healthy treats so he has something to do when you have to go out or want to get on with your daily tasks. Think of Kong toys as a fun/educational project to keep him busy.
2. Training aid - its versatility as a behavioral and training tool - Give your dog his favorite Kong toy as a reward when he has responded to basic commands. In effect finishing the training with a game with his favorite toy stuffed with healthy treats.
3. Chewing - Introduce his favorite Kong toy stuffed with treats and provide constant praise when your dog plays and chews on that instead of your possessions.
4. Teething - Using these toys stuffed with healthy treats will help ease teething pain, these toys are strong yet durable so won't harm his gums.
5. Fun time - Your dog is a social animal that craves human contact. Use the Kong toy at playtime "fetch" and "find" making the game fun with his toys.
Be patient with your best friend and constantly try to keep up with his education. Reward his good behavior with healthy treats and continue interactive play with his Kong toys. Growing/maturing puppies should have longer play periods with their owner as this is good exercise and helps strengthen the bond between you. At this stage you may now need to have larger sized Kong toys but using a variety of toys will make playtime more enjoyable.
At 12 months dogs are considered to be adult. His Kong toys and a variety of other toys can keep him from being bored/stressed. Vary and rotate your dog's toys regularly 우리카지노 and make only a few toys available at any one time. Enjoy!