Magnet and Muffy.... The Happy Mutts Blog

Dogs love to play! And playing with your dog is great way to bond with your dog, develop a long-lasting trusting relationship and help nurture their natural instincts.  Healthy play keeps your dog physically and mentally challenged and also fulfilled and less likely to be destructive or anxious.

Simple play like throwing a tennis ball or frisbee in the park or chasing sticks in the water burn up energy. Dogs just love to run and chase things, it is in their nature.   Chasing after a ball or playing hide and seek can teach obedience skills like "Sit" and "Stay" but it also allows your dog to exercise his or her "nose"! A dog's nose is his or her's most powerful sense and there are dog games that have been specifically developed to exercise your dog mentally and allow our dog to exercise his sense of smell.

We have put together a list of top-notch Dog Games to challenge your dog mentally and entertain him or her at the same time!

1. Agility and Obstacle Course Dog Games -  Interactive game for you and your dog.  A positive learning experience that builds a bond and trust between you and your dog.
2.  Slo-Bowl® Slow Feeder - Promotes dog food play and healthy eating habits. The Slo-Bowl is a natural, healthy, and playful solution for dogs that gobble their kibble too quickly. Our nature-inspired designs promote natural eating habits by requiring dogs to forage for their feasts.
Dogs quickly learn to “chase” their food through the maze of ridges and valleys, making dinnertime feel more like a hunt. And, because the Slo-Bowl “rewards” their play with bits of food, furry friends become more and more engaged as the meal goes on.