Bonding Games For You and Your Puppy
Whether you have a dog new to your home or a lifelong best friend, bonding with your pet is important to any relationship. When playing games with your dog, you can strategically choose games that teach them basic doggy skills. Some games can help your dog become more well-behaved, while still having fun and bonding with your pup. Here are some fun games to enjoy with your dog.
Catch
This is a common game that most people know and love. What most people don’t know, though, is that you can modify this game to teach your dog to come and stay when commanded. After placing a treat in front of your dog, tell them to stay, and then you can walk away. They should eat the treat and be distracted and not follow you. After eating the treat, tell them to come and your dog should happily run towards you and another treat. Reward them with treats and exciting phrases and they should slowly learn to stay and come when called.
Stand Up
Although some dogs naturally stand on their hind legs, you can also train them to do this. By placing a small object, like a stool, in front of your dog you can train your dog to put its front paws on it. By rewarding your dog with more treats you can show that standing is the goal. You can slowly move to bigger objects and they should eventually learn to do stand without something to rest their paws on.
Snuggle Time
Cuddling our dogs is something most of us are already fond of, but you can use this to secretly train your dog. Cuddle your dog, pet them and touch them in problem areas. By touching your dogs in places like their feet, nose, ears, etc., you can prepare yourselves for events like cutting toenails, cleaning ears, and more. Although it might just seem like snuggle time to them, you are preparing them for things to come in the future.
These are easy-to-learn games that are both fun and beneficial. All you need is some treats and your dog and you can easily bond with your best friend. Sit Means Sit encourages snuggle time!