Playing with your dog is an excellent way to have fun and strengthen the bond with him, in addition to being an essential part of his physical, mental and emotional well-being, training his physical and social skills.
On the other hand, playing with your dog is an activity that should be carried out continuously, being a fundamental part of his daily routine, strengthening his education and controlling the following aspects of his behavior:
-Bite inhibition: Control the force of your pet's bite during play, preventing it from becoming abrupt and uncontrolled.
-Tension control: Whether he plays with other dogs or with us, we must control his level of emotion and adrenaline to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
-Control of possession behavior: If you notice that he adopts a temperamental attitude or does not want to return the toy, stop the game. He must learn that this is not the way to play and that the game is over.
-Learning obedience exercises: You can train him through positive reinforcement to perform basic actions such as sitting, standing, shaking hands, bringing the ball, turning, etc.
-Behavior modification: Through positive reinforcement and play, our pet learns to create an emotional, healthy and natural bond with the other people and dogs with which it interacts.
Types of games
There are different types of games that help develop your dog's main skills.
1. Games with other dogs: They are essential for socializing with other dogs, where we must control their energy level.
2. Physical games with us: Games in which the dog has physical fun with us, such as throwing a ball or running with him.
3. Smell games: Focused on developing and training your pet's sense of smell through stimuli such as searching for snacks or croquettes. It is important to monitor the level of difficulty according to your pet so that it does not associate it as something negative.
4. Mental stimulation games: They are characterized by the development of skills in search of specific objectives.
5. Basic obedience games: Their objective is to reinforce the learning of basic obedience actions of their education through specific commands.
6. Solo games: They are responsible for reinforcing your pet's independence, avoiding emotional attachment through individual entertainment using a pressed bone, teether, knotted rope, etc.
Finally, remember that every pet is different, so it is important to adapt the games to your pet's preferences and abilities. You should also always take into account the safety and well-being of your dog during play.
