| Do you need some ideas for fun dog games for the | | | | Give the dog a treat if you feel like rewarding him. |
| kids? If so, read on. Dogs are very creative creatures. | | | | Another fun dog game for the kids you can play is |
| Kids are just as creative, if not more obviously so | | | | hide and seek. Dogs love to sniff, roam, and find things, |
| because they evolved with the intellect dogs do not | | | | especially if it is you who calls their name. You could |
| have. However, this doesn't negate the fact that dogs | | | | easily tell your dog to sit and remain sitting. |
| and kids love to play games. What better way to get | | | | Now is your turn to find a quick but short distanced |
| your kids outside and your dog exercise than giving | | | | hiding spot from the dog. Now call out your dog's |
| the two games they can play with each other? | | | | name and if he run further away than closer yell his |
| Both need stimulation and you can easily nurture this | | | | name a little louder until he gets it. Again reward him if |
| with fun dog games for the kids. The kids can easily | | | | you see fit. Or just give him a big belly rub. |
| learn some of these games and your dogs will love | | | | You also could have your children run and hide and |
| you and them. | | | | then you and the dog get to find the children. This may |
| The fun dog games for kids do not require expensive | | | | be more fun for the children as mom or dad get to |
| equipment of any kind and take only but a few | | | | find them as well. |
| moments to learn. Often time your child may be able | | | | And the final simple fun dog game for the kids to use |
| to invent a fun dog game that your furry friend will | | | | is good ol' wrestling. Now, be cautious with this one if |
| absolutely think is the best thing next to a bone. It does | | | | you just got a new dog. This is recommended against |
| not take much thought to turn something into a fun | | | | then if your dog or children are small or you do not |
| game for the dog or the kid that expresses and | | | | know all of the dog's behavioral quirks yet. The dog |
| challenges them both to use their creativity. | | | | may have had a bad experience in the past and could |
| Shaking "hands" is an easy fun dog game for the kids | | | | see the game of wrestling more as a form of |
| to use. The dog learns that the kids are in charge and | | | | aggression and attack violently thinking there is danger |
| he is to be submissive at the same time. This begins to | | | | going on. |
| create the so-called pecking order in the pack now at | | | | However, if your dog is submissive and the history is |
| an early age for the children and the dog.. If you have | | | | well known, a little gentle playing with the dog and the |
| little kids, be sure to observe them at all times just to | | | | children may be okay. |
| ensure everyone's safety. | | | | Again, do watch over both parties so no one gets |
| Have the dog sit down. Make sure the children are | | | | injured or takes it over the top. If you will allow your |
| standing up and in front of the dog.. It may take several | | | | pet to wrestle with your children, the children need to |
| tries before the dog realizes what you are trying to | | | | be of a good age and size for that matter - say 8 |
| have him or her do. Pick up his paw a couple of times. | | | | years or older. |
| He may try to lick you or the child. Have the child say | | | | Older children will have the capacity to understand |
| paw so the dog understands what the word paw | | | | what is and isn't considered okay. The children need to |
| means. Have your child hold out the palm of her hand. | | | | be the leaders when it comes to the wrestling. Dogs in |
| You may need to take the dog's paw and place it in | | | | the wild use their mouths to gnaw and bite as a form |
| the child's hand too, and repeat shake several times | | | | of playing. Us humans don't exactly do that. The |
| before both parties understand the interaction based | | | | children need to lead the dog by showing what is an |
| on the command. | | | | acceptable form of physical play. |