Wears him out much better than just tossing it down the hall! Jennifer Whitton-Trujillo We throw the ball (or whatever other toy Colby brings), but I love throwing it down the stairwell, so he has to run up and down stairs. Kathie McDermid Dierk Throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball…and then maybe “find it” (he sits in another room, I take a treat, hide it (like in a drawer or something) and then release him to “search”) We also like the Kong Wobblers for mental stimulation. Julie Parker Rmdt We play “tag” in the living room. Suzan Toscano Tug toys & balls thrown down the hall to be retrieved. Kelsey Gidley We play the box game, dinner from puzzle toys and lots and lots of tug. When he’s tired out I let him relax with a good rib-bone. The stairway tends to be pretty deserted (most people prefer the elevator) so I practice send-aways and emergency stops and downs while I have Murphy run up and down the stairs (he has great hips and he’s young). Kristel Smart I live on the fourth floor of an apartment building and our stairs are indoors and carpeted. Kim Kusznir Odin likes to jump in the air and pop bubbles!Īlexis Bywater Laser pointer!! Keep “dot” sessions short and sweet! 10 minutes with the laser pointer can be a great workout (I combine obedience work with laser play which is a great way to proof commands on a really amped up dog). Jo Maisey I do some clicker training to tire out their brains.Īshley Oslund Laser light in small doses! Lori Fricks I throw a tennis ball up the stairs, Marshall chases up after it and brings it back down for another go! We also play tug until my arms go numb! Body and brain both get exercised, and it reinforces “come,” which is still a problem command for us. When I yell “come,” she has to follow my voice to find me.
She has to sit and stay while I go into another room, or closet, maybe hide behind a curtain. Juli Thompson Casey and I play hide and seek. Heather Masch Nosework is a great activity to do indoors. Those are some of my faves, but don’t stop here, check out all the great suggestions from the rest of the group (keep in mind that all dogs are individuals and what works for some, may not be the best choice for others): Particularly helpful for barkers, to wear out those overactive jabber jaws. Heavy Duty Chew Toys and Bones: Some dogs can work out an incredible amount of energy through chewing on toys and bones. If you want to do this inside, get a smaller 2-3 foot flirt pole, for outside, you can go big! Before you try it, take a look at this video from Bad Rap and read this how-to. Rile/Recovery work with a Flirt Pole: You can go the homemade route or buy a premade “chase it” toy, but either way, if you have a dog that loves chasing stuff (and has healthy joints), this giant cat toy will rock their world and burn a ton of energy. What’s key to this? Your dog must know basic commands such as: sit, down, wait, take it and drop it for this to be a safe, fun game. Firecracker Dogs has some great articles on this and a store filled with puzzles that are worth checking out. If you’re using Kongs, try freezing them, since it’ll take much longer for your dogs to work out their meal, burning more mental and physical energy in the process.
It helps burn off a little energy, even if your dog only knows two commands!įeeding all Meals from Frozen Kongs: If your dog has a lot of energy, I would suggest chucking your dog bowls all together and only feeding from dog puzzles. Puppy Push Ups: Sit, down, sit, down, sit, down. Here’s some advice from Bad Rap for getting started with a dog-powered (no motor) treadmill. You can use the treadmill you already have, purchase a used one for cheap off of Craig’s List, or a buy treadmill specifically designed for dogs. With a treadmill you can safely exercise your DINOS in your home, with no other dogs to contend with, whenever your dog needs it. Treadmills: They can be total lifesavers for DINOS. To get us started, here are some of my favorite ways to wear out dogs inside the house:
So whether you’re looking for a safe way to exercise your DINOS without running into other dogs or you just want to avoid extreme weather, here’s a bunch of great ideas for indoor fun from Team DINOS on Facebook! Most of the time, we still grab our leashes and hit the streets, but there are some days we could all use a break. Maybe it’s because the weather is terrible, like the freezing rain we had here in Maine last week, or it might be because your neighborhood is filled with off leash dogs that terrorize you on your walks. Some days, you just don’t want to walk your DINOS.
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