Dog-Gone-It Let the Games Begin

Games are not just child’s play.  Dogs love to play games too.  Not only are playing games with your dog a great way to spend quality time together, they also stimulate that bow-wow brain which keeps your best friend from going bonkers. 

Playtime is especially important in calming dogs full of energy.  Playing fun games helps keep dogs alert, stimulated, and focused. It is also a means of daily exercise necessary for all dogs to keep their hearts and muscles healthy and strong.

Spending time playing gives your dog a chance to run, bounce, wag, and have fun. Some of the most popular games dogs love to play are fetch, frisbee, tug-o-war, and stick.  In addition to your dog’s old favorite games, here are a few suggestions of ways to have fun together.

Hide and Seek
Hide behind a chair, behind a partially opened door, or around a corner where your dog can easily search for you.  When he finds you, give tons of love and praise.

Hide and Eat
Everyone knows dogs will do just about anything for a yummy treat.  Dogs are also known for having an exceptional sense of smells.  See how long it takes your dog to find his favorite hidden treat.  After playing a few games your dog, you’ll quickly learn just how much more clever you need to become at hiding your dog treats.

Exercise and Calm High Energy Dogs on Treadmills

Calm dogs are happy, well-behaved dogs.  But not all dogs are calm by nature, as certain dog breeds such as working breeds have higher energy levels.  Hyper or high-energy dogs need extra exercise and stimulation to take their “edge off” so they can be happy, well-mannered dogs. 

Although many dog owners want and need to exercise more with their loving furry friends, the hectic world often robs owners of the extra time and physical energy that is required to properly spend exercising with their dogs.

Believe it or not, when it comes to calming dogs with built up energy, the solution many owners are using is training their dogs to exercise on indoor treadmills.   

Standard mechanical treadmills designed for human cardiovascular exercise and conditioning are being used all over by dog owners as an effective means of exercising and calming dogs.
 
It is important to remember every dog needs the healthy benefits of daily fresh air and outdoors activities, but there are times when life does not leave us time for a refreshing long walk with our dog.

Having an alternative means of releasing your dog’s excessive energy when a busy life occasionally drains your energy is fundamental for you and your dog. 

And for dogs requiring an abundance of exercise every day, incorporating thirty-minute treadmill workout into a dog’s daily routine is a great idea.