5 Games & Activities to Enhance a Dog’s Life

1. Capital Canine Club presents 5 GAMES & ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE A DOG’S LIFE Tested Tip from the experts Bobbing for Apples You don’t have to use apples for this canine–friendly take on a classic human game, but you certainly could. To play, fill a large bucket with water and place toys and/or food in the water. To retrieve them, the dog must get wet, making this a great game for a hot summer’s day. Adding food gives the dogs an opportunity to use their smell and taste, too. SQUIRT GUN SHENANIGANS Purchase simple water guns for staff members to have a “water fight” with the dogs. Let the dogs chase the water from the squirt gun or squirt water at the ground to make mud (because getting dirty is often the most fun game of all!) JOLLY BALLS, JOLLY TIMES! Jolly Balls are large, inflatable rubber balls that were originally designed for horses. They’re too large to guard effectively, making them perfect for communal play. Staff should be actively involved in this game, as they can kick the ball, toss it to different parts of the yard and otherwise engage with the dogs as they play. Keep Away For dogs who love to chase balls, add some more human interaction into the game by playing soccer or keep away. In fact, dog daycare owners should encourage team members to play right alongside the dogs they’re monitoring. This helps build lasting relationships, which should always be a goal of daycares. BALL HANG At Capital Canine Club, we have a few pups who love playing with a hanging, handled ball. All you have to do is tie rope to one of the handles, then hang the ball from a wall, ceiling, tree or other structure. By now, I hope you’re noticing a trend: Games and activities don’t have to be complicated to be great fun for a dog Visit us for more details www.capitolcanineclub.com