While some dogs have unfazed attention and focus on the ball they are playing with, some would even get distracted by a fly. Moreover, some dogs are always baying to rough it out outside while some dogs are content to challenges offered indoors.

Therefore, games with your dog need to include a whole repertoire of tricks that will get their body as well as their minds some exercise. Here are some fun games for all kinds:

Outdoor Play

Dogs need plenty of exercise for their general health but mainly for weight, hip joints and digestive well-being.

·   Bubble chasing

can be fun for dogs as it triggers their predatory instincts of hounding. They get to observe, follow and snap at them.

·   Cricket Fetch

Cricket Fetch because fetch is the all-time favourite and cricket makes everything better. Be ready with your bat and let your dog fetch the ball for you to strike. Hit the ball at different heights and distances to keep your dog interested. Use a soft tennis ball.

Frisbee

Frisbee is very engaging for a dog because they hover on air better than balls

and allow them to catch it mid-air. Make the game challenging by bending down to let your dog use you as a step to reach higher.

Searching adventures allow dogs to use their finding skills along with some legwork. Restrain your dog and let them watch while you take them favourite toy or a chew bone and hide it in the park or garden. As your buddy rescues their prize, keep setting harder challenges to stimulate your pet.

Indoor games

Searching Adventures

Mental engagement prevents boredom in dogs and burns off energy. Also, rainy and foggy days need not be spent on the couch.

·   Hide and seek

It is a great way to keep even the most energetic and playful dog engaged. Just like the vanishing game that’s flooding the internet, let your dog find you with vocal clues or simply scent and then lavish them with cuddles as reward.

·   Scent games

Scent games can include a range of creative variations. Use your dog’s favourite treats and play games like, which hand the treat is in, three cup mixing game, etc. These games include a lot of nose work and observation. Obstacle courses with items of furniture can be really engaging. Teach them to navigate and understand your guidance by making it more challenging gradually.

Games assure engagement with your dog and helps to develop a stronger bond. It keeps them entertained and active too. Remember to lavish them with encouragement, praise and rewards for successful attempts and good behaviour during games

·   Obstacle courses

Obstacle courses with items of furniture can be really engaging.

Teach them to navigate and understand your guidance by making it more challenging gradually.

Games assure engagement with your dog and helps to develop a stronger bond. It keeps them entertained and active too. Remember to lavish them with encouragement, praise and rewards for successful attempts and good behaviour during games