Are you looking for new ways to bond with your puppy? Well, these games are sure to get their attention!
Puppies are cute little creatures who often captivate everyone they meet.
Whether it’s their cuteness or the way they interact with humans, puppies are loved around the globe.
Many owners want to give their pups away upon reaching adulthood.
However, they’re reluctant to part ways with their beloved canine friends.
Playful canine games are great bonding activities because they provide opportunities for the furry friend to interact. They also allow the dog to relax and enjoy being around you.
The next time your beloved pooch is feeling down, give it something to look forward to.
It might surprise you with its reaction!
Practice obedience skills – Fetch & Find
One of the best ways to bond with the puppy is to play fetch with it. Not only is it a great way to get some exercise, but it’s also a fun way to spend some time together.
If you’ve never played fetch with the furry firend before, here are a few tips to get you started:
- Choose the right fetch toy – A soft, plush toy is usually best for puppies since they’re less likely to damage the teeth on it.
- Start with short sessions – They have shorter attention spans than older dogs, so keep your fetch sessions short at first.
- Be patient – Not all puppies will take to fetch right away. If the puppy isn’t interested, don’t force it – they may just need more time to develop a taste for the game.
- Make it fun! Be sure to praise your buddy and make a big fuss when it brings the toy back to you. This will help them associate fetch with positive feelings.
Note: Running can be good for puppies, especially if they run outside. However, too much running can damage the puppy’s growing bones or joints, so keep running sessions under 10 minutes for the first year of your dog’s life.
Tug of war toys for puppies
Tug-of-war toys are a great way to encourage puppies (and dogs) to play, exercise the muscles, and strengthen their jaw and neck muscles.
These toys are ideal for small dogs who need to build muscle mass and bone density. Some of the best toy options are the Kong Dog Toy, Frisbee Toys, and Chew Sticks.
A tug-of-war game must be started gently so that no one gets hurt, especially the buddy. Keep the tug of war toy out of reach of any dogs!
Make sure to choose a safe tug-of-war toy to avoid choking hazards and keep the pet under control at all times.
You can set a limit to how fast the puppy can run around the room.
Also, you can say “no” to playing tug of war if the furry friend starts to whine or bark excessively.
Lastly, give the furry friend a victory every once in a while. Otherwise, it may get frustrated and anxious. [1]
How to play hide and seek?
This is a great game for the pup to play to help it get used to the idea of finding and seeking things.
It’s also a great way to bond with the puppy and have some fun together. Here’s how to play:
- Choose a hiding spot for yourself and let the buddy watch you hide.
- Call your puppy’s name and tell it to come to find you.
- When they find you, give it lots of praise and a treat.
- Repeat steps 2-3 a few times, increasing the difficulty each time by choosing harder hiding spots.
- Once the furry friend is a pro at finding you, switch roles and let it hide while you seek!
If you want to make the game more challenging, you can try hiding in different places or even have someone else hold your buddy while you hide.
Either way, hide & seek is a great game for you and the pup to enjoy together.
Listen to your favorite song together
Many puppies react badly to unexpected sounds, especially if they are loud or high-pitched.
First, make sure the puppy knows that these kinds of things aren’t dangerous.
Next, try to determine whether the buddy is scared of the noise (fearful) or just curious. Does it come running to investigate? Or does it retreat into a corner and curl up?
You may have to experiment to find out what level of noise is too much for the pup.
Start by tossing a treat near where the puppy is standing. Then slowly approach the beloved pooch until it gets used to the sound.
If it’s scared, reduce the volume!
Once the furry friend gains confidence, increase the distance between you and it, and play louder.
It’ll soon learn that there’s no reason to be frightened of sounds – they’re just part of life. [2]
Guess which hand is hiding the treat?
You just need to hide one of your puppy’s favorite treats in either your left or right hand then show both of your fists closed to the buddy.
Have your beloved pooch sniff both your hands and guess which hand the treats are hidden in?
4 Things You Didn’t Know about Puppies:
- Puppies are born deaf and blind.
- Their eyes and ears open around two weeks old.
- By four weeks old, they are usually ready to leave the mother and go to a new home.
- Puppies need a lot of sleep! They can sleep up to 18 hours a day.
Use puppy games as a reward instead of treats
A lot of people think that playing games with the dogs will be boring for them. In fact, playing games with your pup will prove to be very fun and rewarding!
These ones aren’t just fun—they help strengthen your relationship too.
Thank you for your attention and time.
