5 Games & Activities to Enhance a Dog’s Life

Capital Canine Club presents
5 GAMES & ACTIVITIES
TO ENHANCE A DOG’S
LIFE
Tested Tip from the experts
Bobbing for Apples
You don’t have to use apples for this canine–friendly take on
a classic human game, but you certainly could. To play, fill a
large bucket with water and place toys and/or food in the
water. To retrieve them, the dog must get wet, making this a
great game for a hot summer’s day. Adding food gives the
dogs an opportunity to use their smell and taste, too.
SQUIRT GUN SHENANIGANS
Purchase simple water guns for staff members to have a
“water fight” with the dogs. Let the dogs chase the water from
the squirt gun or squirt water at the ground to make mud
(because getting dirty is often the most fun game of all!)
JOLLY BALLS, JOLLY TIMES!
Jolly Balls are large, inflatable rubber balls that were
originally designed for horses. They’re too large to guard
effectively, making them perfect for communal play. Staff
should be actively involved in this game, as they can kick the
ball, toss it to different parts of the yard and otherwise
engage with the dogs as they play.
Keep Away
For dogs who love to chase balls, add some more human
interaction into the game by playing soccer or keep away. In
fact, dog daycare owners should encourage team members
to play right alongside the dogs they’re monitoring. This
helps build lasting relationships, which should always be a
goal of daycares.
BALL HANG
At Capital Canine Club, we have a few pups who love
playing with a hanging, handled ball. All you have to do is tie
rope to one of the handles, then hang the ball from a wall,
ceiling, tree or other structure.
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