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Find the treats game
- For this game, your dog must actually watch you place the treats across the room. Then it's all about telling your pooch to go find them!
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Shell game
- Place a treat under one of the cups and let the fun begin! This is mentally stimulating for your four-legged-friend and a great way to spend quality time indoors.
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Chase bubbles
- This will keep your dog happy and entertained for a while. If you have kids, it's a great way for them to play together.
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Guess which hand
- This is a basic game that will keep your dog entertained and happy. Your dog will will have to work for the treat and he'll love it!
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Try some 'doga'
- Yes, dog yoga is a thing. If you're new to it, just look up some tutorials online and get started!
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Stuffed Kong
- Want to keep your dog entertained for hours? This toy will do the trick.
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Tug of war
- This is a classic and a favorite among dogs. You can play it with a wide range of objects, or get a specific toy for it.
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Help out
- Teaching your dog to fetch the newspaper might be a thing of the past, but they can still get your slippers, right?
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Play date
- Do you have a friend or family member who also owns a dog? Why not arrange a play date between the two? Just make sure they have enough room to play without breaking anything at home.
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Treadmill
- Do you have a treadmill at home? You just found your new workout buddy!
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Make your dog work for food
- Dogs find scavenging for food mentally stimulating, so you can make them perform a trick before feeding them, or get them a food dispenser that they'll have to operate in order to eat.
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Name toys
- Name your dog's toys and teach him to go find them on command. This might take some time to achieve, but it's a fun process!
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New tricks
- Surely your dog doesn't know every trick in the book. Work on your pooch's trick game this winter.
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Toy box
- Teach your dog to put their toys away. Hold the toy box and teach them to "drop" the toy in it.
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Clicker training
- A clicker is often used in dog training. It's pretty efficient when used properly, so why not make the most of the extra time indoors to use it as positive reinforcement?
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Massage
- Give your dog a massage. Your pet will love it and you'll be rewarded with a reduction in stress and anxiety levels.
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Play hide-and-seek
- Not only is this great fun for both you and your dog, it's also a way to train the "stay" command.
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Puzzle games
- This is an ideal way to stimulate your dog mentally. There are plenty of puzzle games for dogs available, so pick one and get started.
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Make them wait
- Teach your dog to sit and wait patiently when he wants something. He'll learn that sitting politely is the only way to get your attention.
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Interactive games
- Interactive games are the key to dog entertainment indoors. They'll either need you or an object they can interact with.
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New toys
- Dogs tend to loose interest in their old toys over time, so it's important to get them new ones when this happens.
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Obstacle course
- Why not build an obstacle course at home? You don't need anything fancy; a few books and blankets will do the trick.
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Play tag
- Playing a game of tag can be great to reinforce the recall. Take turns calling your dog and reward him accordingly.
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Bake treats
- This one will keep you busy and your dog drooling in anticipation. You can use them as rewards during training.
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Grooming
- Make the most of the time indoors to give your dog a few grooming sessions. Some dogs are not huge fans though, so don't forget to reward them with treats.
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Relax
- It's not all about learning new tricks and staying busy. Owning a dog is also about snuggling up on the couch at the end of the day and relaxing.
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Turn on/off the lights
- This is a cool trick that you can teach your dog. Just make sure you're okay with the light switches and surrounding wall getting a bit scratched and dirty.
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Grab their leash
- Is it time to go for a walk? Teach your dog to fetch his own leash. Sources: (Family Handyman) (Puppyleaks) See also: Mistakes dog owners make all the time
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Ways to keep your dog busy indoors during winter
Keep your pooch entertained and happy
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Winter can indeed be a fun time for our pets, but the truth is that they will inevitably spend a lot more time indoors. Just like humans, dogs also get bored, but unlike us, they will likely start chewing on objects they shouldn't to keep boredom at bay. So, with less time outdoors, what can you do to keep your dog entertained and happy?
Browse through the following gallery and find out how you can keep your dog busy indoors during winter.
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