{"id":186415,"date":"2022-07-18T11:10:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:10:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:10:20","slug":"what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"What games can I teach my dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#What_games_can_I_teach_my_dog\" title=\"What games can I teach my dog?\">What games can I teach my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_can_I_stimulate_my_dog_without_walking\" title=\"How can I stimulate my dog without walking?\">How can I stimulate my dog without walking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_can_I_make_my_dogs_training_more_fun\" title=\"How can I make my dogs training more fun?\">How can I make my dogs training more fun?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#What_games_can_you_teach_your_dog\" title=\"What games can you teach your dog?\">What games can you teach your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#What_cool_things_can_I_teach_my_dog\" title=\"What cool things can I teach my dog?\">What cool things can I teach my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#What_is_the_easiest_trick_to_teach_a_dog\" title=\"What is the easiest trick to teach a dog?\">What is the easiest trick to teach a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_do_you_mentally_stimulate_a_dog\" title=\"How do you mentally stimulate a dog?\">How do you mentally stimulate a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_can_I_stimulate_my_dog_without_exercise\" title=\"How can I stimulate my dog without exercise?\">How can I stimulate my dog without exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#Can_I_play_with_my_dog_instead_of_walking\" title=\"Can I play with my dog instead of walking?\">Can I play with my dog instead of walking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_do_you_physically_stimulate_a_dog\" title=\"How do you physically stimulate a dog?\">How do you physically stimulate a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_many_minutes_a_day_should_you_spend_training_your_dog\" title=\"How many minutes a day should you spend training your dog?\">How many minutes a day should you spend training your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#Is_training_fun_for_dogs\" title=\"Is training fun for dogs?\">Is training fun for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_do_you_physically_stimulate_a_dog_mentally\" title=\"How do you physically stimulate a dog mentally?\">How do you physically stimulate a dog mentally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#Can_you_teach_a_dog_to_play_games\" title=\"Can you teach a dog to play games?\">Can you teach a dog to play games?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#What_tricks_can_I_learn_my_dog\" title=\"What tricks can I learn my dog?\">What tricks can I learn my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#What_is_the_coolest_dog_trick\" title=\"What is the coolest dog trick?\">What is the coolest dog trick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#What_is_the_hardest_trick_to_teach_your_dog\" title=\"What is the hardest trick to teach your dog?\">What is the hardest trick to teach your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#What_is_the_most_common_trick_taught_to_dogs\" title=\"What is the most common trick taught to dogs?\">What is the most common trick taught to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_can_I_teach_my_dog_tricks_fast\" title=\"How can I teach my dog tricks fast?\">How can I teach my dog tricks fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_much_mental_stimulation_does_a_dog_need\" title=\"How much mental stimulation does a dog need?\">How much mental stimulation does a dog need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_do_you_mentally_tire_a_dog\" title=\"How do you mentally tire a dog?\">How do you mentally tire a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_mentally_stimulated\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is mentally stimulated?\">How do I know if my dog is mentally stimulated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_can_I_stimulate_my_dog_at_home\" title=\"How can I stimulate my dog at home?\">How can I stimulate my dog at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#How_do_you_stimulate_a_dog_that_cant_exercise\" title=\"How do you stimulate a dog that can&#8217;t exercise?\">How do you stimulate a dog that can&#8217;t exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-games-can-i-teach-my-dog\/#Is_chewing_mentally_stimulating_for_dogs\" title=\"Is chewing mentally stimulating for dogs?\">Is chewing mentally stimulating for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_games_can_I_teach_my_dog\"><\/span>What games can I teach my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Have fun, get connected and start to enjoy training your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Game #1  The Name Game.<\/li>\n<li>Game #2  The Shadow Game.<\/li>\n<li>Game #3  Give.<\/li>\n<li>Game #4  Hide and Seek.<\/li>\n<li>Game #5  Find the Toy.<\/li>\n<li>Game #6  Follow Your Nose.<\/li>\n<li>Game #7  Return to Sender.<\/li>\n<li>Game #8  You&#8217;ve Got a Friend in Me.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nov 24, 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stimulate_my_dog_without_walking\"><\/span>How can I stimulate my dog without walking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are some of the best ways we&#8217;ve found to work your dog&#8217;s body and brain indoors:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rotate The Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Hide  Seek.  <\/li>\n<li>Set Up An Obstacle Course.  <\/li>\n<li>Play The Shell Game.  <\/li>\n<li>Chase Bubbles to Tire Out a Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed Your Dog Using A Food Toy.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Fetch.  <\/li>\n<li>Wrestle Or Play Tug.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_dogs_training_more_fun\"><\/span>How can I make my dogs training more fun?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More specifically, a well-behaved pup should respond to seven directions in order to become a good canine citizen: <b>Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Off, and No.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_games_can_you_teach_your_dog\"><\/span>What games can you teach your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Games to Play with Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chase the Prey. Chase the Prey lets your dog use his natural prey instincts in a non-destructive way.  <\/li>\n<li>Hide the Treat or Hide  Seek. Hide the Treat is a great brain game for dogs, as it allows them to use their problem-solving skills.  <\/li>\n<li>Fetch.  <\/li>\n<li>Tug of War.  <\/li>\n<li>Agility Training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cool_things_can_I_teach_my_dog\"><\/span>What cool things can I teach my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15 Of The Coolest Things You Can Teach Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit  It serves many purposes. It&#8217;s one of the most basic but useful tricks: When your dog sits, she knows that she has to stay there until you give her another command.  <\/li>\n<li>Open and Close a Door.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Hide  Seek.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Soccer.  <\/li>\n<li>Water Fetch.  <\/li>\n<li>Sing.  <\/li>\n<li>High-Five  Surprisingly easy!  <\/li>\n<li>Kiss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_trick_to_teach_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the easiest trick to teach a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sit: <b>The sit command is one of the easiest tricks your dog can learn and serves as the basis for many other simple tricks like shake and stay. To teach this trick, keep your foot on your dog&#8217;s leash, allowing them only a little room to move but not enough to jump up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_mentally_stimulate_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you mentally stimulate a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Give Your Dog More Mental Stimulation<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Have Your Dog Work For Their Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Let Your Dog Sniff  Explore on Walks.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Your Dog a Puzzle Toy.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach Your Dog Some New Tricks.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Some Nose Work Games.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach Your Dog the Names of Their Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Some Free Shaping Games.  <\/li>\n<li>Make an Obstacle Course For Your Dog.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stimulate_my_dog_without_exercise\"><\/span>How can I stimulate my dog without exercise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Herding, agility, roller-blading, bicycling, lure coursing, play with other dogs, and swimming are all great alternatives to leash walks. If you like regular leash walks, consider changing your route at least weekly to maximize the mental stimulation your dog gets from interacting with a new environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_play_with_my_dog_instead_of_walking\"><\/span>Can I play with my dog instead of walking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Give Your Dog More Mental Stimulation<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Have Your Dog Work For Their Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Let Your Dog Sniff  Explore on Walks.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Your Dog a Puzzle Toy.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach Your Dog Some New Tricks.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Some Nose Work Games.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach Your Dog the Names of Their Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Some Free Shaping Games.  <\/li>\n<li>Make an Obstacle Course For Your Dog.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_physically_stimulate_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you physically stimulate a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some great tips on how to keep your pooch entertained while working from home.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Window Watching. Windows can either be your best friend or your worst enemy when you have a dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Calming Treats.  <\/li>\n<li>Pupsicles.  <\/li>\n<li>Long-Lasting Chews.  <\/li>\n<li>Dog Toys to Keep Them Busy.  <\/li>\n<li>Take A Walk.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Time for Play Breaks.<\/li>\n<p>Jan 20, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_minutes_a_day_should_you_spend_training_your_dog\"><\/span>How many minutes a day should you spend training your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While your dog is going through a training program, you should work with them at minimum <b>30 to 40 minutes per day. This should be done to ensure that your dog has a really good concept of the last command that was learned, and they are prepared for the next training session.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_training_fun_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is training fun for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15 Of The Coolest Things You Can Teach Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit  It serves many purposes. It&#8217;s one of the most basic but useful tricks: When your dog sits, she knows that she has to stay there until you give her another command.  <\/li>\n<li>Open and Close a Door.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Hide  Seek.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Soccer.  <\/li>\n<li>Water Fetch.  <\/li>\n<li>Sing.  <\/li>\n<li>High-Five  Surprisingly easy!  <\/li>\n<li>Kiss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_physically_stimulate_a_dog_mentally\"><\/span>How do you physically stimulate a dog mentally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A training session is not just fun, but it gives your dog the chance to use her mental power, which burns a lot of energy. In fact, teaching your dog something new can be as tiring for your pup as a walk to the park  just in a different way.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_teach_a_dog_to_play_games\"><\/span>Can you teach a dog to play games?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are a variety of dog training games you can experiment with, including name games, engagement games, and hide-and-seek games. Match the right game with the skill you&#8217;re trying to teach your pooch. Keep training short and sweet, so your pup doesn&#8217;t get frustrated or burnt out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_tricks_can_I_learn_my_dog\"><\/span>What tricks can I learn my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15 Of The Coolest Things You Can Teach Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit  It serves many purposes. It&#8217;s one of the most basic but useful tricks: When your dog sits, she knows that she has to stay there until you give her another command.  <\/li>\n<li>Open and Close a Door.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Hide  Seek.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Soccer.  <\/li>\n<li>Water Fetch.  <\/li>\n<li>Sing.  <\/li>\n<li>High-Five  Surprisingly easy!  <\/li>\n<li>Kiss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_coolest_dog_trick\"><\/span>What is the coolest dog trick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>25 Dog Tricks: List of Most Difficult Tricks and Commands to Teach Your Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wait.<\/li>\n<li>Bark or Speak or Howl.<\/li>\n<li>Army Crawling.<\/li>\n<li>Spin.<\/li>\n<li>Sit Pretty.<\/li>\n<li>Go and Fetch.<\/li>\n<li>Stand Tall (On Hind Legs)<\/li>\n<li>Say Your Prayers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_hardest_trick_to_teach_your_dog\"><\/span>What is the hardest trick to teach your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sit: <b>The sit command is one of the easiest tricks your dog can learn and serves as the basis for many other simple tricks like shake and stay. To teach this trick, keep your foot on your dog&#8217;s leash, allowing them only a little room to move but not enough to jump up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_trick_taught_to_dogs\"><\/span>What is the most common trick taught to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>25 Dog Tricks: List of Most Difficult Tricks and Commands to Teach Your Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wait.<\/li>\n<li>Bark or Speak or Howl.<\/li>\n<li>Army Crawling.<\/li>\n<li>Spin.<\/li>\n<li>Sit Pretty.<\/li>\n<li>Go and Fetch.<\/li>\n<li>Stand Tall (On Hind Legs)<\/li>\n<li>Say Your Prayers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_teach_my_dog_tricks_fast\"><\/span>How can I teach my dog tricks fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shake hands<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_mental_stimulation_does_a_dog_need\"><\/span>How much mental stimulation does a dog need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs should have <b>at least 20 minutes of active stimulation each day along with 1-2 walks. Higher energy breeds\/dogs will require more activity, but this should be determined individually.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_mentally_tire_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you mentally tire a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are some of the best ways we&#8217;ve found to work your dog&#8217;s body and brain indoors:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rotate The Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Hide  Seek.  <\/li>\n<li>Set Up An Obstacle Course.  <\/li>\n<li>Play The Shell Game.  <\/li>\n<li>Chase Bubbles to Tire Out a Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed Your Dog Using A Food Toy.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Fetch.  <\/li>\n<li>Wrestle Or Play Tug.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_mentally_stimulated\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is mentally stimulated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If an injury or other ailment is ruled out, your dog may be whining because he&#8217;s not being mentally stimulated. Pacing &#8211; Like humans, dogs will often pace when they are restless. <b>If your dog regularly paces around your house even after your daily walk or fetch, he might need additional stimulation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stimulate_my_dog_at_home\"><\/span>How can I stimulate my dog at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>For dogs:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Use a snuffle mat for offering treats or dry food or stuff a puzzle toy with yummy food like plain yogurt, peanut butter or their meal for a fun and delicious challenge that will keep your dog busy and mentally stimulated.  <\/li>\n<li>Set up a scavenger hunt so your pup can put their powerful nose to work.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stimulate_a_dog_that_cant_exercise\"><\/span>How do you stimulate a dog that can&#8217;t exercise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some ideas that provide those same benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Flirt Pole. A weird name for a cool toy.  <\/li>\n<li>Blow Bubbles. A quick and easy game for dogs who like to chase.  <\/li>\n<li>Pass the Puppy. Enlist a few volunteers.  <\/li>\n<li>Hide and Seek.  <\/li>\n<li>Puzzle Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Find the Toy\/Treat.  <\/li>\n<li>Forage for Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Indoor Agility.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_chewing_mentally_stimulating_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is chewing mentally stimulating for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are some of the best ways we&#8217;ve found to work your dog&#8217;s body and brain indoors:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rotate The Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Hide  Seek.  <\/li>\n<li>Set Up An Obstacle Course.  <\/li>\n<li>Play The Shell Game.  <\/li>\n<li>Chase Bubbles to Tire Out a Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed Your Dog Using A Food Toy.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Fetch.  <\/li>\n<li>Wrestle Or Play Tug.<\/li>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What games can I teach my dog?How can I stimulate my dog without walking?How can I make my dogs training more fun?What games can you teach your dog?What cool things can I teach my dog?What is the easiest trick to teach a dog?How do you mentally stimulate a dog?How can I stimulate&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186415"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186415"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186415\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=186415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=186415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}