Some things to remember when allowing kids to play with dogs include:<\/h4>\n\n- Kids should only play with dogs that they know well, and not just any dog on the street.<\/li>\n
- Do not let kids take away the toy from the dog if he\u2019s not dropping it on command.<\/li>\n
- Wrinkled noses, glared teeth, and tucked tails are all signs of fear aggression and that a dog feels threatened; this is time for a break.<\/li>\n
- A wagging tail means a dog feels relaxed and safe, but does not mean that all other rules can be thrown out of the window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When you know how to ensure a safe playtime for both your kid and the dog and are ready to supervise them both, here are some of the games your kids can play with pets when at home:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Indoor Obstacle Course<\/h3>\n
Those expansive canine agility courses are expensive and difficult to set up. Instead, get your child excited about building an obstacle course in your own home. Simply clear out some space, and use blankets, towels, pillows, and more to create a simple course your kid can teach your dog how to run through. You can even build some DIY hurdles for your kid to teach your dog to jump over. This is great for both your kid and dog. Your child learns some basic dog training techniques (and patience) while mentally stimulating the dog and teaching him listening skills.<\/p>\n
2. Hide And Seek<\/h3>\n
The appeal of hide and seek is undeniable, and it turns out that many dogs love this game just as much as kids do. Start by having your child teach the dog to stay and sit in one place using the most basic commands. Then, either you or the kid should instruct the dog to sit and wait while your kid hides somewhere in the house. From a safe hiding place, they can call out for the dog and wait for the dog to come find them. This exercise is fun for animals and children, and can be done with or without your involvement, and makes for a great bonding experience for everybody.<\/p>\n
3. Name Recall<\/h3>\n
Dogs have the amazing ability to learn the sound and tonality patterns of human language. While they won\u2019t be having conversations with you or your kid, they are capable of remembering a specific name for each one of their toys. To play this fun game, grab a few Budsies toys<\/a> or one of your pet\u2019s favorite stuffed animals, and ask the kid to give each one of those a distinct name and stick with it. You can both work on teaching your dog the names of those toys by laying them out and asking to bring one, and take it from the dog only when a right toy has been brought to you. Once this is done, you can begin telling her to fetch specific ones when separating them further and even hiding. Your kid will be amazed as your dog actually knows which toy is which. This training exercise is fun and great at keeping your dog entertained, occupied and mentally stimulated.<\/p>\n![\"jay-wennington-364037\"](\"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/jay-wennington-364037-1.jpg\")
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4. Tug Of War<\/h3>\n
Tug of war is a great exercise for your dog and is better suited for older kids that are aware of how to behave carefully around animals. This game allows your pet to let out some of their inner predator instincts, and teaches them to let go of something on command. To make this game even more educational, have your kid teach your dog not to grab the toy until they are allowed to. Then tell them to grab the toy, and begin playing tug of war. Next, the kid can teach your dog to \u201cdrop it\u201d on command. Remember, dogs love their toys and might not take it too kindly when you try to grab them so supervision is particularly needed here. This game should only be played with dogs your kid knows well, and these dogs should be non-aggressive.<\/p>\n
5. Improv Tricks<\/h3>\n
When you know how to ensure a safe playtime for both your kid and the dog and are ready to supervise them both, here are some of the games your kids can play with pets when at home:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Indoor Obstacle Course<\/h3>\n
Those expansive canine agility courses are expensive and difficult to set up. Instead, get your child excited about building an obstacle course in your own home. Simply clear out some space, and use blankets, towels, pillows, and more to create a simple course your kid can teach your dog how to run through. You can even build some DIY hurdles for your kid to teach your dog to jump over. This is great for both your kid and dog. Your child learns some basic dog training techniques (and patience) while mentally stimulating the dog and teaching him listening skills.<\/p>\n
2. Hide And Seek<\/h3>\n
The appeal of hide and seek is undeniable, and it turns out that many dogs love this game just as much as kids do. Start by having your child teach the dog to stay and sit in one place using the most basic commands. Then, either you or the kid should instruct the dog to sit and wait while your kid hides somewhere in the house. From a safe hiding place, they can call out for the dog and wait for the dog to come find them. This exercise is fun for animals and children, and can be done with or without your involvement, and makes for a great bonding experience for everybody.<\/p>\n
3. Name Recall<\/h3>\n
Dogs have the amazing ability to learn the sound and tonality patterns of human language. While they won\u2019t be having conversations with you or your kid, they are capable of remembering a specific name for each one of their toys. To play this fun game, grab a few Budsies toys<\/a> or one of your pet\u2019s favorite stuffed animals, and ask the kid to give each one of those a distinct name and stick with it. You can both work on teaching your dog the names of those toys by laying them out and asking to bring one, and take it from the dog only when a right toy has been brought to you. Once this is done, you can begin telling her to fetch specific ones when separating them further and even hiding. Your kid will be amazed as your dog actually knows which toy is which. This training exercise is fun and great at keeping your dog entertained, occupied and mentally stimulated.<\/p>\n Tug of war is a great exercise for your dog and is better suited for older kids that are aware of how to behave carefully around animals. This game allows your pet to let out some of their inner predator instincts, and teaches them to let go of something on command. To make this game even more educational, have your kid teach your dog not to grab the toy until they are allowed to. Then tell them to grab the toy, and begin playing tug of war. Next, the kid can teach your dog to \u201cdrop it\u201d on command. Remember, dogs love their toys and might not take it too kindly when you try to grab them so supervision is particularly needed here. This game should only be played with dogs your kid knows well, and these dogs should be non-aggressive.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n4. Tug Of War<\/h3>\n
5. Improv Tricks<\/h3>\n