Fun Things To Do With Your Dog

Posted by: Joanne Gallagher • September 8, 2009

Dog PlayingLooking for something fun to do after a grueling week at work?  Enjoy an afternoon of fun playing with your dog.  There are many fun things to do with your dog.  A local dog park encourages off leash socializing for dogs as well as socializing for pet owners.  Dog Parks are also great areas for playing a game of catch and fetch.  The fenced in area creates boundaries and other dogs in the park generate a little fetching competition

Going to a community park where dogs are permitted is perfect for dog fun.  Play Frisbee with a flying disc in an open field.  Flying Squirrel flying disc is one squirrel who won’t mind being chased down. Just grab him by a paw and throw like a flying disk. Remember to snap your wrist while throwing to give him a good spin. His spinning feet create visual excitement for you and your pet, and the raised sides make him easy to pick up. The flying squirrel has raised sides for easy pick up, durable Rubber Feet, and also floats in water.

Many townships have bike trails.  In my town the bike trail follows the power lines with corn fields and small shrubbery along the perimeter of the trail.  From beginning to end the trail is 5 miles, so running, hiking, and rollerblading end to end is a doable distance for most dog owners and their dogs.   On the lighter side, play follow the leader and off trail hide and seek in the shrubbery.   Before you go, make sure your dog is healthy enough and fit enough to enjoy your planned activities.

Games of find the treat are a fun way to Challenge and Entertain Dog for hours.  A treat can be hidden in a contained area or in a dog toy.   Giggle Peek-A-Treat Ball challenges dogs to get the dog treats out of the toy.   Hiding dog treats and or placing them in a dog toy provides a great way to ease boredom, alleviate stress and keep dogs mentally stimulated and challenged.  Adjust the game to your dog’s age and make it easier or harder for dogs to retrieve treats.

Toys for bored dogs like Hide a Bird Plush Animal Puzzles are designed after nature’s own puzzles. Only this time, your dog can catch that pesky Bird! Hide a Bird will keep your pet occupied and eliminate boredom, but it and also develop a dog’s intelligence and puzzle-solving skills.  Interactive dog toys develop and strengthen eye-paw coordination skills as your pet discovers how to remove the squeaker birds from inside the Hide a Bird.

After an active afternoon of fun and games your dog might need a good brushing.  Grooming your own dog creates a special bonding.  The Shedding Slicker Brush provides double action – long & short pins work at two levels so dog owners get better results with no extra effort.   The Slicker brush is designed to remove all dead hair and other debris that landed on your dog during your day of fun.  For all coat types: long-haired; wire & course-hair; short & smooth-hair breeds.

For a quick clean up, Natural Grooming Wipes Hypo-Allergenic & Fragrance Free wipes are for our beloved furry friends who need a good cleansing, but may have sensitive skin, allergies, or who just don’t want to smell like anything but themselves. Mild cleansers freshen and deodorize, while succulent leave-in conditioners impart a healthy shine and leave a supple coat. Your best friend will look and smell better than ever before.

Enjoy your dog days!

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About the author

Joanne

Joanne Gallagher

eCommerce Specialist - Jake's Dog House - Joanne has been a part of the JDH team since it’s inception in 1995. Her focus is on the website and multi-channel listings. She is a HUGE Animal Lover and currently lives in Maple Glen, PA with her husband, three teenage kids and three rescue dogs, Pebbles the Golden Retriever, and Betty and Wilma the Bichons. Along with Jeane she is a leader in the push for all things Green and Holistic.

3 Responses to “Fun Things To Do With Your Dog”

  1. K9Ring says:

    Our boxer loves playing Frisbee. That’s his favorite toy. He also loves going to the dog park but you always have to watch for dogs who are not trained properly.

  2. CB says:

    Our boxer loves playing Frisbee. That’s his favorite toy. He also loves going to the dog park but you always have to watch for dogs who are not trained properly.

  3. mike says:

    Our dog love to fetch, but he has his favorite squeaky bone toy, and he will only chase that, and nothing else. dog gift

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