Ways to play with food Which Hand? Catch! and Catch-On-The-Move Goal Keeping Go Get It/Kibble Chasing Find It games
**See my poster board for more info on each game!
Beginner Level Prepare 5 pieces of food/treat rewards Set a timer for 30 seconds Introduce each of the games individually and practice! Make sure to match your dog’s energy level and take breaks!
Prepare 5 pieces of food/treat rewards Now try a different game for each piece! Make sure to hold your dog’s interest and don’t over play! Take breaks if: focus is dwindling, your dog’s energy level drops suddenly, or your dog stops taking food Intermediate Level Advanced Level Prepare 5-10 pieces of food/treat rewards Have a bowl of the same food/treat rewards on the ground nearby Try to keep your dog engaged with you instead of the bowl! Don’t stress if your dog “fails,” just go back a level! Tips/Extra Remember the only goals for this enrichment are to bond with your dog and for both of you to have fun There are no rules , only guidelines to help you learn! Be mindful of where you are throwing food to keep your dog from running into walls! AniEd Ireland. “Day 32 Play: Fun With Food.” AniEd Ireland, 6 Oct. 2019, aniedireland.com/2019/02/07/day-32-play-fun-with-food/.
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