Make sure you reward them when they do - a great way to do this is to give them back the toy they just dropped. Make the game more challenging by using different treats under each cup and by leaving some cups empty. This often leads to trouble as it manifests itself in behaviors such as digging, nuisance barking, escaping and even aggression from frustration. From hoops to jump through to tunnels to run into poles to weave around, your dog will love working with you and learning new tricks. Once your dog has learned that specific toys name you can test their skills by seeing if they can pick it out among their other toys.

However, not all games are created equal, and it’s important to find the right ones for you and your pooch. When training a dog every second matters; it’s so easy to miss the chance to communicate with our dogs the instant they do the behavior you desire. We bought 5 of them when we got her and we are down to the last one (going in the trash tonight when she’s in bed as she keeps eating the rubber she bites off).If you have a smart dog you may find they solve the challenge easily so you would be better getting one of the more challenging puzzle toys. There are several things I would like to try with Haley from the list and of course snuggling on the couch at night sounds pretty good too when it’s cold outside, lol! If you are wanting to take their scenting skill to a new level, there are many dog sports such as drag hunting or earth dog trails that make use of this talent you may wish to look into.

I checked this book out from my library and had so much fun that I bought it to have on hand always. The last thing you want after a hard day at work is to come home to a demolition site or unhappy neighbors. If you have a small dog you might have to improvise to make it possible for your dog to reach the light switch. When your doggo isn’t around, lay out a short trail of small (and low calorie) treats with a larger treat waiting at the end.Your dog has to concentrate on the pace of the rope, on targeting a certain spot on the ground, and of course, on jumping. It's important to find wooden rings with natural dyes rather than plastic, since your dog will be biting down on the rings quite a bit. One game you can play is “racing” your dog up the stairs, as this gives you both some good exercise.