It is no secret that playing with your dog is invaluable to both you and the dog. But just how priceless are we talking? There are genuinely profound benefits of play for your furry friend and which, as a dog owner, you’re not allowed to ignore. Ever had the saying all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy? Well, this holds true to your feline friend too. As humans, play and having a little fun eliminates stress from our life. Why would it be any different for dogs? In this blog, we delve deep into why you should not skip playtime with your furry friend. So grab that ball or that toy and head on over to the backyard or the beach, and let’s get our play on!
Playing as a form of dog exercise
Consider playing not just for your dog but also for you. If you’ve been pushing out a visit to the gym, this could be a much better alternative. Dogs burn off much energy when they’re chasing balls, playing catch, or being taken on walks. Playtime is very essential to your dog from puppyhood all through to old age. Dogs just can’t resist a little play, and why would they? They’ll love batting, chasing, pouncing, jumping. As a dog owner play is one of the most enjoyable things about owning a pet. Playing is an easy way for your dog to release all that pent up energy. Taking a walk should be a regular exercise routine couple this with other physically demanding games like frisbee and playing flirt pole, and rest assured your dog is getting the necessary exercise.
Playing is sort of like training
Playing is a fun way of incorporating a little daily training. Take this opportunity to reinforce desirable behaviors and rebuke bad ones. For instance, if you notice your dog gets too mouthy during play and starts biting. You can stop the game, and this will teach your dog that biting the hands of their playmates are not acceptable. When playing frisbee and he gets it right, show appreciation and joy. You could also give him a little treat.
Playing strengthens your bond
Playing with your dog is one of the best ways of strengthening the bond between you and your dog. Play is fun, so think of it like when he sees you, he considers fun. And that is a sure way of speeding up the bonding process. During playtime, it’s you and your dog jumping, exchanging, sharing practically spending the right amount of time doing something fun together. You’ll be sure your furry friend will pick you out in a crowd of people when lost.
What games does your dog enjoy? How often do you play with your dog? Did you know playing with your dog is an easy way of detecting any issues underlying or not that your dog might be experiencing? With these benefits and so much more, playtime should be a routine for both you and your furry friend. Imagine fun being a part of your daily routine, how awesome is that?