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17/09/2020

(Red Light Green Light)

This is an ideal game for dogs who tend to get wound up during play and can become overly enthusiastic.

The game improves a dog's impulse control, and reminds him to pay attention to you no matter how much fun he is having.

This will ultimately make excursions to the dog park or other off-leash areas much more safe and enjoyable, but it is a game that can be played any time, anywhere.

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14/09/2020

(Jumping Rope)

Eye and body coordination meet with this game.

Your dog has to concentrate on the pace of the rope, on targeting a certain spot on the ground, and of course, on jumping.

Think it can't be done? Oh it can. See above.

Start by teaching your dog to target an object on the ground.

Note that in the video, the object used is a stick that shows the dog not only where to jump but also how much space there is to work with on either side to stay within the boundaries of the rope.

Once targeting is down, teach your dog to jump on that spot on a cue.

After that is mastered, add in the rope, cueing your dog each time he needs to jump as the rope comes down.

It will take a lot of practice, but it will also burn a ton of extra brain and body energy. (Plus, you two will certainly impress the neighborhood kids.)

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13/09/2020

(The Name Game)

So your dog can put toys away, but can he/she put toys away by name?

A great game to play with your dog is teaching them the name of specific toys, and then sending them to go get that particular toy.

There are dogs famous for their vocabulary, so even the most stubborn of dogs can learn the names of at least a couple of toys.

It just takes a lot (a lot!) of repetition to hammer home the name. One way to get started is to hold a toy, say its name, let your dog grab it, then reward your dog for grabbing the toy.

Let's say it's a rubber tug toy named Tug. Hold Tug in one hand, say "Tug," let your dog grab Tug, and give a reward. Repeat this 20 or 30 times.

Then set Tug next to a very different toy of equal value, like a rope toy named Rope.

Say "Tug" to your dog and if your dog selects Tug, give a reward.

If your dog doesn't select Tug but selects Rope instead, say nothing but place Rope back next to Tug. Say "Tug" again and let your dog choose.

Once your dog is consistently selecting Tug, place it next to another different toy, and repeat the steps until your dog is always choosing Tug over other toys of equal value.

Once your dog is successful with one toy's name, start the whole process over with a different toy, like Rope.

Hold Rope, say "Rope," let your dog grab Rope, and give a reward, repeating this 20 or 30 times. Set Rope next to a different toy (but not the first toy, Tug), say "Rope," and only reward your dog when they select Rope.

Say nothing if he selects the other toy, but return it next to Rope and try again. Keep repeating until you have the same consistent success that your dog had with Tug.

Once you've established Rope and Tug and your dog knows the names of these two toys, it's time for a test.

Place Rope and Tug next to each other, and ask for Tug. Reward only if your dog chooses Tug.

Keep trying until your dog is successful a few times, then switch to asking for Rope.

When your dog has this down, consistently selecting the toy you ask for, you're ready to take the test farther by adding in a few more unnamed toys.

See if your dog can pick out Tug or Rope from the small pile. If you have success with two toys, then keep the process going for more toys. Who knows how many your dog will learn.

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11/09/2020

(Toy Pickup)

Cleaning up has never been so fun! To get your dog understanding the game, you'll want to start with "drop it."

Getting your dog to drop a toy on command is a key component to getting him to the next step of dropping it in a particular location.

After you have a solid drop-it, start shaping your dog to dropping toys in a basket or box.

Click and treat stages of the behavior a little at a time, such as your dog heading toward the basket with the toy, or dropping the toy near the basket.

Anything that leads closer to the behavior of dropping the toy in the basket.

Eventually, your dog will understand that a command like "put it away" means to grab a toy and take it to the basket, drop it in, and leave it there.

After this part is mastered, build up to the number of toys your dog picks up.

Start with rewarding your dog each time he puts a toy away.

Then reward your dog only after they put away two toys, then only after three toys and so on.

Eventually, the reward will only come when every toy is put away, and you'll have a dog running around the room finding every toy as quickly as they can in order to win that wonderful jackpot reward of a handful of treats.

Just remember, it takes time to build up to this, and the journey is all part of the game, so have patience.

Let your dog continue to try, continue to work out for themselves the puzzle of what's being asked, and reward your dog when they get it right (or nearly right).

Silence, or just a tiny bit of encouragement when your dog gets frustrated, goes a long way in helping a dog figure out the trick quickly while also gaining confidence.

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09/09/2020

(Shell Game)

If your dog is the betting type, he'll love this game. Even if he isn't, he'll love it because there are treats involved.

The shell game is simple, but really challenging. Take two plastic opaque cups and turn them over.

With your dog watching, place a treat under a cup. Give your dog the cue to come turn over the cup and get the treat.

Do this eight or 10 times, letting your dog really understand the game.

Then alternate which cup you place the treat under. When your dog selects the correct cup, let him have the treat.

If he doesn't select the correct cup (and that will happen, even when he sees you placing the treat under the cup), show him the treat under the correct cup but don't let him have it.

Keep him watching which cup you place the treat under so he can guess the right cup. It sounds easy to us, but for many dogs, this requires some serious thinking.

If your dog masters this, it's time to challenge him even more. Place a treat under the left cup, then slide the cups to switch places, so that the cup with the treat is now on your right.

Release your dog to find the treat. If your dog selects the correct cup, give him the treat.

If your dog doesn't select the correct cup, show him the treat but don't let him have it.

Keep repeating this and see if your dog can figure out the trick. Some dogs may never quite get how the treat magically switches sides — this is a tough game using visual tracking, and not all dogs make the connection.

But if your dog does, bump up the challenge even more by swapping sides randomly. See if he can use his eyes, nose and thinking skills to find the treat after the old switcheroo.

Very few dogs will make it to this stage, so don't be discouraged if your dog isn't a whiz at the shell game.

Dognition is a great place to learn about your dog's personality and learning style, and it has featured a version of this game for members along with many other brain games that will keep your dog thinking.

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08/09/2020

(Treasure Hunt)

Getting your dog to use his nose to find hidden treasure is a great way to stimulate his brain and teach him to use all his senses.

Starting out, you'll want to set your dog up for success so he understands

the game and doesn't get too discouraged. Begin with something simple. Put your dog in a sit-stay, and hide a treat or favorite toy somewhere obvious, even letting him watch you hide it.

Then give him the release cue to go find the toy. Reward your dog big-time for his success in finding the hidden treasure.

Once your dog understands the game, ramp up the difficulty.

Hide the treat or toy in another room, or some place where other scents mask the treat or toy, like the bottom of the laundry bin or under the food dish.

You can also make the game really hard by using cardboard boxes. Set up 10-20 cardboard boxes of different sizes and, without your dog seeing, place the reward in only one box.

Let your dog investigate all of them and provide the reward or a jackpot treat when he selects the correct box.

There are so many variations on this game that it will have the two of you playing different versions for years to come.

07/09/2020

(BRAIN GAMES FOR DOGS)

Its important to keep your dog physically stimulated with walks and play time, it’s also essential to exercise their brain.

Most dogs are extremely motivated by food, so this can be done relatively easily with food-based games as part of their daily routine.

Brain games are beneficial for every dog, but they are particularly important if you have a dog who can’t do as much physical exercise, for example if your dog is a little older or is recovering from an operation.

Brain games also help build self confidence in puppies as they encourage them to learn to play by themselves.

If your dog isn’t feeling stimulated, they can become bored or frustrated.

This can lead to them developing unwanted habits as they try and find an outlet for their energy so it’s best to try and keep them engaged, plus you can have fun with them in the process.

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06/09/2020

(ENGAGE YOUR DOG'S BRAIN USING FOOD AND TOYS IN CREATIVE WAYS)

Mealtimes are a great time to introduce brain games as most dogs are extremely motivated by food.

We recommend using a portion of your dog’s daily food for games in order to avoid overfeeding. If you are going to use additional treats, it’s worth chatting to your vet first to see if you need to adjust your dog’s diet.

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04/09/2020

(Play Hide and Seek With Your Dog)

This isn’t just a kid’s game! It’s a fun game to play with your dog — with you being the ultimate reward. Ask your dog to sit and stay, while you take your time finding the perfect hiding spot.

When you’re ready, ask your dog to come and find you.

Since dogs’ sense of smell is pretty incredible, it shouldn’t take very long for them to find you.

Reward them once they discover you. Over time, you can pick more challenging spots to hide in so they have to work extra hard to figure out where you are.

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02/09/2020

(Fun and Plush Dog Puzzle Toys)

Similar to the games above, there are a variety of puzzle toys available at the AKC Shop that will be especially invigorating for your dog if they’re food motivated. The objective, of course, is to have them use their brain to earn the reward. These interactive toys improve your dog’s memory, as well as teach them to focus on a specific task for a period of time.

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01/09/2020

(Put Dog Treats in a Plastic Bottle)

For this particular game, use plastic soda bottles, a metal rod, and a wooden base to create treats-in-a-bottle.

Put three soda bottles through the metal rod and secure in the wooden base.

Put treats in two of the bottles and watch your dog try to get the treats from the bottles

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30/08/2020

(How to Teach Your Dog to Solve a Problem)

Let your dog figure out how to pull a string to get a treat.

Tie a ribbon or small rope to a treat and hide it under a small platform or piece of furniture, far enough back so they cannot reach the treat with their mouth or paw.

Encourage your dog to investigate and see how long it takes for him to tug on the string to retrieve the treat.

Reasoning skills are essential for developing puppies and older dogs alike. Successful problem solving is also a big confidence booster.

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29/08/2020

( Hot and Cold games with dogs )

The “Hot & Cold” game uses verbal communication and vocal tone to help your dog find a hidden treat or toy.

Hide a treat when your dog is not looking. Use a calm tone for colder if your dog moves away from the hidden treat.

Use a more excited tone for “hotter” as your dog gets closer to the hidden treat. This game increases listening skills. It also helps build the special “language” shared by you and your dog.

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24/08/2020

(Amazing Facts About Dogs You Probably Didn't Know)

Do you think you know everything there is to know about canines? Think again! Check out these 5 interesting facts you may have never heard:



1️⃣Dogs have a sense of time. It's been proven that they know the difference between a hour and five. If conditioned to, they can predict future events, such as regular walk times.

2️⃣Your dog is as smart as a two-year old! Ever wonder why children around this age seem to have a special bond with the family dog? It could be because they speak the same language, roughly 250 words and gestures in fact.

3️⃣A study at UCSD claims that your dog can genuinely get jealous when they see you display affection for another creature.

4️⃣The United States has the highest pet dog population in the world. Approximately 75.8 million in fact.

5️⃣Seeing eye dogs are trained to do their “business” on command. This way their owner can clean it up a bit easier. Some of the popular commands are “get busy” and “go time”.

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23/08/2020

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23/08/2020

Did you know that dogs can count, understand over 150 words, and even trick people and other dogs into getting treats.

23/08/2020