Comments on: Fun Activities For You and Your Dog

By: Jeanmarie Otega

Jeanmarie Otega — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:21:21 +0000

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

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By: Floralie

Floralie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:56 +0000

Great advice, i like it

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:37:19 +0000

Shellie, I like the puzzle idea too. going to steal it ..

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:21:57 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Suzi. Just remember to go slow, at Patch’s pace/comfort level, when trying new things. Tracking may be a good one for you as it really engages a dog’s natural ability to scent, and doesn’t require equipment that might be scary to him. I’ve seen some dogs with fear issues be afraid of the K-9 Cruiser and being attached to a moving object. Again, you could start slowly, and desensitize him by hooking him up, with no motion, and use food to create a positive association.
Shellie – it sounds like you have found a fun way to keep Hunter busy! Jean Donaldson suggests ‘dissection’ puzzles in her book Culture Clash. Sounds similar to what you are doing. Way to go!

By: Shellie

Shellie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:00:05 +0000

Found a book awhile back on games to play with your dog, and the best ‘inside’ suggestion was ‘make puzzles’, along with hide&seek. So now I save all toilet paper rolls and any small boxes I find, and use them to make multi-layer puzzle boxes. Great fun in many ways: my dog Hunter loves to shred cardboard, as well as use his nose, and of course feels very proud of himself when he gets the cookie inside. Easy, cheap, great fun, happy dog — the winning combination!

By: Suzi and Patch Macy

Suzi and Patch Macy — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:13:49 +0000

HI Andrea, loved the article and b/c Patch is so fearful I have a hard time thinking of thinks he CAN do. I will try pulling he might like it and tracking is a maybe. he loves to hike, I will let him carry things in a doggie pack we have. those we great suggestions. I dont know if he would like the k9 crusier, he might but I would hate to buy one and have him hate it.