![]() ![]() People who are unpredictable in their movements are fascinating to dogs. The excitement created by a moment of playing hard to get can start another game, but going on too long without giving your dog access to the toy can result in frustration or anger rather than playfulness.ĥ. Just make sure you don’t tease him by playing keep-away too long. Squeak, bounce or wave a toy around to get your dog’s attention as you run away from him. ![]() This short keep-away game can jump-start a play session. (And yes, even serious runners think it’s a funny word.)Ĥ. Chances are your dog will happily follow your lead. To play with your dog fartlek style, surge ahead and run few paces, past several houses or even down the block. The word, which means “speed play” in Swedish, refers to the practice of interspersing short bursts of speed within a training run. Runners worldwide use fartlek training to increase their speed. Teach your dog to lie down when you say “On your mark,” do a play bow to the cue “Get set” and start running when you say “Go.” Très cute.ģ. Combine a little trick work and self-control practice with running. ( Don’t play the “chase the dog” game-it will teach him to run away when you approach and ruin his recall.)Ģ. ![]() Stopping before he reaches you prevents the chase game from turning into the “nip the human on the back of the leg” game. When he’s within a few feet of you, turn and reinforce him with a treat, a toy or the start of another chase. Clap or make a “smooch” sound to get your dog’s attention, and then run away from him. This game is simple: You run and your dog chases you. A few minutes-or even a few steps-are all you need, so don’t resist these easy ways to add joy to your dog’s day.ġ. Just as the iconic image of the Great Dad shows him playing catch with his kids, the iconic image of the Great Dog Guardian would show a person running around with a dog. ![]()
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