Activities For Dalmatians

First, you will need to scout the proposed walking trail before you head out. During this time, you'll need to find places to "hide" the toys or treats in plain sight for the dog. Once your pup has become accustomed to playing this version of Hide and Seek, then you can begin to put the "treasure" out of sight.

As your dog gets older, they may be attuned to you picking up the leash and come to you without being called. Most dogs enjoy their walk, even if they are only sniffing all the wonderful objects outdoors. Consistently make a game out of preparing for walk time, and your dog will always be ready for a trek outdoors.

While you are out and about, be sure to utilize several commands that your dog will associate with going for a treasure hunt-inspired walk. Once you get near the object, be sure that your pup sees the hidden treasure and say "FInd it!" Once the objects are fully hidden, use these commands so that your pup will be encouraged to look for hidden treasure.

Making a lure really isn't that challenging, but you will need to ensure that the toy is fairly durable. A great toy is a stuffed duck, which is readily available at local superstores or pet supply stores. You will also need a sturdy line such as jupe string or fishing line. You can sew the string into the stuffed toy.

Get your Dalmatian ready to play by stretching together. You will need to start slow with this, particularly if your dog is older and is sensitive to touch. Take your hands and place them above the "knee" of your dog's back legs. Slowly lift the leg to stretch the muscles. Do the same at the "elbow" of your pup's front legs. Doing so will help warm the dog's muscles up before playtime.

Once you have acquired a toy and taken the time to stretch those muscles, it's time to play! You can vary how you play this game. You can run and pull the toy behind you, or you can sit and tease your smaller pup with the toy. You can incorporate an "obstacle course" for more exercise opportunities.

Once your puppy comes home, you should begin teaching them the general rules of your household. Of course, when a puppy is only eight to ten weeks old, you will not be working on commands. However, you can begin laying the foundation for teaching commands when the time is right. You may need to wait until the puppy is about twelve to fourteen weeks old before beginning to teach commands.

The first basic commands that you should teach your pup are sit, stay, and come. Again, once your pup is about twelve to fourteen weeks old, you can begin teaching the pup simple commands. Using treats, show the pup how to "sit" (hold a treat in your hand; lift your hand with the treat causing the pup's head to go up and his bottom to lower. When the pup's bottom is on the floor, say "sit," and give the pup the treat.) Stay is a little more difficult. In fact, you might want to work on the "come" command first. Place the leash on your pup. Then, bend down to the pup's level and say "come." Back away while pulling gently. When the pup comes to you, give them a sweet reward.

You will need to ensure that your pup has mastered the simpler commands before moving on to more difficult ones. Stay can be taught after "sit." Tell your pup to sit. Next, say "stay." Back a few steps away. If the dog remains seated, give your eager pup a treat. If not, say "No." Practice until your pal gets the idea of what you expect.