Dog Games to Play Indoors

During the cold, rainy or snowy winters, we and our pets may start to go a little stir-crazy. While for some, a walk in the rain with a healthy dog may be invigorating, for others it not so enticing. So if you just don’t relish getting wet, or your dog’s health is not the best, here are some games that can be played indoors.

Some of you may have been told never to play tug of war with a dog. The fear is that it might make a dog aggressive or aggravate any possessive tendencies. Other trainers feel that there is nothing wrong with the game, as long as you follow certain rules: 1)The tug toy you used should be long enough to prevent accidental bites. A thick rope with knots in the middle is good. Read more »

Went for a walk in Barnet yesterday evening and made new friends Jack and his dog Louis, a Cocker Spaniel / Springer Spaniel cross. Like me, Louis came from the Mayhew Animal Home which is one of the best animal shelters in England. Jack and Louis had been to the Dogs Trust Wag and Bone Show in Windsor, and they won third place in the Class “Young Owner’s Best Friend”. Well done, Jack and Louis.
Interesting, Mum recognised Jack’s Dad and they could not remember from where. Until he reminded us all that they both go to the same Betting Shop. I could have told them that!