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Fun things to do with your dog!
Fun things to do with your dog!
That's me canoeing with my Mum! When my Mum first adopted me we did everything together - and we still do!!!
We put together this lens to introduce you to all kinds of fun things you can do with your dog. And the best part is there are lots of links for you to find more information, get you and your dog off the couch, and having fun!
We hope you enjoy our lens. Be sure and check back often, 'cause we'll be adding more and more fun stuff, all the time.
And be sure and check out my other lenses!
Have fun with your dog, 'cause dogs know how to have fun!
Fun things you can do with your dog anywhere!
My sis Gracie could play games all day!
Dogs love games! And even though you may be training them, they think it's fun! So get busy and play with your dog.
- Games - Play some fun games with your dog. Thanks Wagntrain.com!
- Even more fun games - Thanks Dog Scout!
- Learn a new trick - Teach your dog some new tricks and have a blast!
- All about Clicker Training and having fun training your dog. They will think it's a game - Thanks Karen Pryor.
- How to play fetch with your dog - Here's a great article from PetPeoplesPlace.com. Thanks Steve Dale.
- How to play Frisbee with your dog - Here's a great article from Heather Wallace.
You can teach an old (and new) dog new tricks!
Clean Run is the best site (other than my site JohannTheDog.com of course) for anything you need to have fun with your dog - from dog sport and training gear and clothing, to travel and first aid necessities, and of course toys, treats, books, DVDs, and much, much more! Check it out!
Dog trick books from Amazon!
The world of dog sports!
There are all kinds of sports that you can enjoy with your dog. Your dog will be healthier and happier for it, and you can have fun too!
Here is a good start - click and learn more!
- Dog agility - The dog obstacle sport
- Disc Dog - Throw the Frisbee
- Flyball - Fast and Furious
- Herding - Got sheep (or ducks)?
- Rally-O - Active obedience
- Dock Dog - Jumping off the dock
- Obedience - A well behaved dog
- Schutzund - The protection sport
- Earthdog - Dogs go to ground
- Field Trials - A hunting dog sport
- Tracking - Find it!
- Musical Freestyle - Dance with your dog
- Lure Coursing - Get that lure
Dog Travel Gear!
There's a sport for every dog!
And there are even more activities!
Throughout history dogs were bred for very specific jobs - including sledding, carting, weight pulling and more.
In modern times, these jobs have become sports. Dogs doing their jobs are much happier dogs!
Just ask me what I think of sheep!
- Bikejoring - bike with your dog
- Canicross - run with your dog
- Dog Skootering - skooter with your dog
- Rollerblading - rollerblade with your dog
- Skijoring - ski with your dog
- Carting - dogs doing what they were breed to do - pull carts
- Sledding and Mushing - sledding with your dog
- Weight Pulling - dogs pulling heavy loads
- Hiking - get out their and see the planet
- Camping - experience the great outdoors
- Swimming - get wet
- Canoeing - paddle away
Let's go swimmin'!
Find great stuff to have fun with your dog!
Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for cool stuff for cool dogs!
We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog!
Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and agility gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!
And the best part is we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!
An adventure in camping!
Traveling resources!
If you're traveling with your dog, be sure and check out all the great dog friendly resources for your destination here!
- City Guides! Great resources for traveling with your dog, including hotels, campgrounds, rv parks, dog parks, attractions, stores, outdoor restaurants that allow us dogs! Thanks DogFriendly.com!
- Find a pet friendly hotel! An excellent resources for pet friendly hotels. Thanks Pet Friendly Hotels!
- Hit the beach! A couple of fun links to find dog friendly beaches on the East Coast and West Coast!
- Dog Camp! Here is a link to a wonderful article of resources for taking the ultimate dog and human vacation. Thanks DogPlay.com!
Tell us what you think and what you'd like to see!
Bark at me!
enjoyed the videos
Thanks for this great lens. I'd love to go swimming with my dog!
I enjoyed reading your lens. Thanks for the fun ideas.
I love it! Thanks for all the suggestions and links.
My all-time favorite activity to do with my rescued 8yr old cattle dog mix is called K9 Nose Work. I love it because my dog, Muriel, loves it. It's a fun search and scenting activity inspired by working detection dogs, but designed for all dogs to learn and enjoy. Muriel gets to take the lead and I have to learn to understand the many ways she communicates. It makes us a true team and I feel like we have a deeper bond because I'm not just giving her commands and expecting her to obey them, we're really working together.
K9 Nose Work has an official blog (I've written a few of the posts) where you can learn about the activity and find out how to get started.
Check it out at: k9noseworkblog.blogspot.com
Happy Sniffing!
Jeff McMahon
@kathysart: I keep my dogs and their young ones agile specially with regular obstacle sports. And there are more interesting ones in this page. Great lens!
great videos!
Dog activities can be both fun and healthy for the pet. He or she gets exercise at the same time.
I have added a few more things to do to my fun list.My dogs Finnigann and Guardian are both very smart so there is more fun to be had.Thank you for sharing your great lens.
Lots of fun ideas....dogs love to be included in activities (mine do anyway)
enjoy your lens/ great info. thanks, Marlene
Talk about a dog's life - it ain't bad!
With our dog TyTy, she loves to run and fetch her toys..Great lens!
Please come and visit my lens - https://hubpages.com/animals/cute-pet-dog
Oh I have a lot to learn. Welldone.
Neat lens!! We are getting a puppy sometime in the spring here, and this was a wonderful list of things to do to keep it busy!
Woof woof! I have always been fascinated with people who do agility challenges with their dogs. I got my little shelter dog at around 4 years old so it was kind of an uphill challenge with her to get her house trained even. This lens makes me want to teach her a few more tricks! I thank you for that inspiration and I think my little Maxwell does too! Angel blessed.
Having fun with your dog is what it's all about, even if it is something as simple as taking a walk in the country together.
I have read JohanntheDog over the years and never had a dog but yesterday YEAH I got a beatiful bitch, a friend had to leave her. You have some cool stuff here and your other lenses. Thanks for sharing.
Funny ways to spend time with your dog.
Great lens. Love seeing all these fun activities. I also like canoeing with my dog and have a picture of it on my lens too: http://www.squidoo.com/building-a-strong-bond-with...
One thing you might want to check out: have you heard of treibball? It's a herding sport involving giant balls. You can find videos of it on You Tube.
Great Lens!
Just learning to make squids, and lenses. Put one up about my cow dog Kyle. He loves to have fun chasing cows in the sky. Not sure if I can post a link here or not (cause I'm just new...) http://www.squidoo.com/kyle-the-cow-dog
Really interesting lens you have made.!!
Love your videos. Cute pups.
My mini loves Canine Freestyle. My younger prefers (non-competitive) Rally.
Nice one...
Mine loves to ride in anything: wheelbarrows, canoe, punts, sledges, sidecar, even home-made cart to come with us in-line skating. Thanks for a really fun, doggy-lovers' lens - brilliant!
The most fun my dogs have is when they are pheasant hunting. So, when they are at home we play hide and seek. I hide one of their toys and then they have to go find it. Another lovely lens, kudo's to you.
These are really fun!! Can't wait to try some of them with Charlie :-). Thanks for sharing!!
Woof!! Great lens. Lots of fun, puppy-friendly ideas!!
Get wet with your pet!
I absolutely LOVE dogs! The training books look great and i would love to spend some time to teach my dog some new tricks.
I must agree that these are all great ways to have fun with your dog, I particularly like walking. 5**. Visit my lenses on Village Market, Nairobi Hotels and rate it
Great list of things to do with your dog! There is something for everyone to enjoy. My problem is I want to do them all.
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[in reply to Mickie_G] Thank you for visiting! I do have an idea for Bassett's. Since they were bred to hunting small game and use their scenting; try a game of find the target! We love that game. Start small, use a yogurt container lid or similar, put some kibble or treats (small amount) on the lid and show them, and say 'find target'!
Then move the target further away until you are basically hiding it in another room. We love this game!!! It's kind of basics for teaching tracking. Have fun!
Any good hints for Basset Hounds? Love this lens.
Great lens! Feel free to visit me and my dog world at www.norfolkfordogs.co.uk.
Very enjoyable. Please feel free to check out my dog parenting lens at: http://www.squidoo.com/adventuresinparenthood
Thanks!
Well done! I have a bike basket and take my pom with me on rides, though he loves our walks the best. Great lens! 5*
Lidna
Great Lens!
Fancy Nancy is blessing your lens with extra stars.
You made my day a fun and fancy. Thank you for the inspiration!
Great Lens - but I'm runing out of spsce for lensrolling all your doggie lenses on my spaniel site !
Keith
Nice lens. Great info. My dog likes me taking him out for a walk so basically that's all the fun I do for her.
that was a great vedio and i like to larn new tricks for my dog he went in surgery and hell be home tomorrow and i want to get some toys and when hes better ill teach him tricks he loves to be with the family
Great lens with lots of usefull information
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go to www.squidoo.com/sobored for even MORE fun stuff- to do when you're bored! see you there!
it'll be a total loss not to read and rate 5 star of your lens.
Dog Obedience Training Book
Hi! Great lens.Lots of good info. Please visit my Bichon Frise site.Proceeds from products sold are donated to rescue groups. Thanks!
Great info. I'm passionate of dogs and love to take of them.
Congratulations on a well designed site.
This was most informative and I learned a lot !
Best wishes,
Karen at Karens
Kinkade Art Store
Johann, thanks for a fun and informative lens. I give you 5 stars! Guinness at Best Dog Health Care Solutions to Dog Health Problems - on Squidoo!
great article and I have rated this 5 stars.It has much information about the dog activities.
You can get me on break-ups .
JohannTheDog, I loved the swimmning video -- thanks for all this fun info. Dennis, author of Stop Dog Aggression; Stop Dog Biting.
Hi, Johann - you certainly are a talented canine :-) Such good information presented so nicely! Five stars, most definitely. I will forward your lens to my dog-loving friends (just don't tell my cat!)
Hi JohannTheDog, you remind me of my dog Mandy! :D Nice lens!
Hi JohannTheDog, Thanks for this important info! 5 stars to you! Gayle, author of How to Stop Your Dog from Digging.
Hi Johann, fine lens you have here. Maybe you can tell me why dogs always wake up so early in the mornings?
5 stars to you and mom.
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