Indoor Boredom Busters for Your Dog

So the weather outside is frightful, but your pup still wants to play. No need to layer up and brave the elements for a game of fetch just yet. Here are some fun indoor games you can play with your dog when it's too nasty to go outside for fun.

Hide & Seek Treats

This is a simple game that all dogs will enjoy. Start by 'hiding' a treat in plain sight, then commanding your dog to find the treat. Praise them once they succeed, and hide another treat in a more difficult location. Command your dog to find the treat again, and praise their success. You can even take your dog out of the room and hide several treats, then let them have fun finding them all.

Hide & Seek People

This is just the same as hide and seek with a child, but it's with your dog instead. Hide in one room while your dog waits in another. Call your dog to find you, then remain as quiet as possible while they try to locate you. If they do, reward them with cuddles or a treat.

Treat Dispensing Toys

While these aren't games, they can keep your pet engaged and entertained for hours. Buy ones that hold multiple treats and that are built to be sturdy, such as the GameChanger®. Balls with treat compartments can double as 'fetch' toys, too. You don't even have to use treats; kibble works just as well.

Putting Away the Toys

Make this the last game you play for the day, and you might just encourage your dog to be tidy. Give your dog each of their toys, one at a time, and guide them to where they need to go. Encourage them to pick up all of the toys and put them away, then reward their good behaviour.

For more inside games to play with your dog go to our tip sheet - Indoor Fun.

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