Dog Playtime Where Everybody Wins
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012I once read a cartoon that said that the curse of any dog would be to live with a boring owner. I can't help but agree. The idea of a single dog in a household, who is walked in the same place every day and never played with, is a little doleful. Both the dog and owner in this eventuality would be missing out on a whole dimension of the human and canine relationship.
As a long term dog lover I can confirm that there's nothing better than a little canine chaos. The act of chasing an excited dog round the home or garden while singing loudly is fantastic stress alleviation. Regularly throwing a ball and racing your dog to retrieve it will release endorphins that cause you to feel fresh and healthy. Picking your terrier up and swinging him in a circle just because you love him will make you smile (be aware though not all terriers will appreciate it).
The voice has great potential when you play with your dog. Trainers that use positive dog training have an intensive range of voice tones which exceed everyday wants. Utilizing the voice to its full potential will ensure a very cheerful excited dog that learns fast. It is virtually part of the coaching manual to be well placed to call in a high pitched voice. There's certainly no room for self-consciousness in positive dog training.
Toys are great for canine play. There are so very many varied toys available that you are sure to find one that your dog loves. Pet stores sell everything from dog jigsaw puzzles that need cognitive thought process to plastic honking pigs that encourage parading and showing off of the “capture”.
Dogs like different toys so a bit of research will help, the most vital thing to your dog is that you share the game.
This draft has been written to help build a great and fun relationship with your dog. Play, positive dog training, trust and reward will all help with this. Learning to interact and build a great communicative bond together will help you to play with your dog. For some more information on this and plenty of other dog topics please visit The Dog Trick Academy.
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