Dog Games in Winter
DOG GAMES IN WINTER
Winter is not the reason to stay at home and cancel dog walking,
especially if there is a lot of snow, wonderful views and fresh air
outside.
Most dogs love snow. Your pet will show itself how to spend dog
walking with joy and interest. Any way, there are many kinds of
games that will keep you active and will not allow you to get cold
and you will spend a lot of energy. Active dog walking in winter should take
no less than 30-40 minutes.
Often dog owners do not know how to entertain a dog outside in
winter and limit activity to simple walking. But if you know what
does your dog like, it will be easier. If your dog likes to bring
objects, he will like bringing even a simple stick. Some dogs
entertain themselves even without the owner's part in the activity.
Dogs like to discover fresh snow around, smell, dig it and slide
from hills. If there is a will, you will get a great joy playing
with your dog.
Mysterious Hills
Some dogs enjoy playing with snow, digging into it, jumping into a
snowdrift. You may use a favorite dog toy and throw it into a drift.
Send a dog searching it with a command "Search" or "Bring". It is
important to find a safe place for games. Snow may hide dangerous
objects that may hurt a dog.
Snowballs Chase
Dogs that like bringing objects will like the activity of chasing
snowballs.
If there are hills, your dog may chase a snowball that is rolling
down.
Other way to play with snowball is to throw it up and let a dog
catch a snowball with its jaws when it falls down. Usually dogs
gladly catch snowballs and chew them apart.
Even cleaning of yard from snow may be funny and joyful. Some pets
like to catch snow falling from a shovel.
Hill Fanciers
There are several ways of rolling from snowy hills. Dogs, who are
not afraid of speed, like to sled alone or with the owner.
Some pets slide themselves laying on a side and pushing off with
their paws. Your dog will have a great joy and exercise of this
activity.
Some dogs like to sledge along a straight surface. But be careful with
too sliding surfaces and watch your dog not to hurt its paws.
Obstacle Course
You may arrange an obstacle course made of snow. You may pass the
obstacles together with your dog or let him play alone.
Your dog
will like it if you trained his agility before.
It may be difficult
for dogs without definite training and skills.
Playing with a dog is always joyful even if he has no special skills
and training. Each dog has his own habits and favorite games. You
may always involve your dog in a game by a favorite dog toy, catch
running and many other interesting and useful activities and
exercises.
