Cadmos Dog Books

Playtime for your Dog

Keep him busy throughout the day

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Published: 11 May 2006
ISBN: 9783861279228
Author: Christina Sondermann
Imprint: Cadmos Dog Books
Details: 170x240mm, 128 pages, full colour
Binding: Hardback

Front cover of Playtime for your Dog

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Part of the pleasure of owning a dog is the mutual fun that results from the playing of games. However these games also have a role in the development and well-being of our four-legged friends, not least of which is building up our dogs¹ self confidence and boosting our relationships. With very little financial outlay and no previous experience any dog owner whether the dog be a puppy or an older animal can invent games using household objects.

The purpose of this book is to help you discover and employ games and activities on an everyday basis that both you and your dog will enjoy and that will contribute towards his fitness and training. Amongst many other ideas, you will: …
Marvel at the super-abilities of your dog¹s sense of smell. …
Make his daily walks an exciting adventure. … Find enough inspiration in your living room to exercise his basic play instincts
… Take the opportunity when appropriate to turn your garden into a dog¹s adventure playground.

TV shows like 'Dog Borstal' have shown how dogs can become bored and unmanageable through lack of stimulation. The occupational therapies introduced in this book are easy to do and can be integrated into your normal daily routine without much time needed or complex training. Everybody, two-or-four legged, that enjoys joint activities can participate - independant of age, height, fitness or knowledge.
About the author: Christina Sondermann has been working on ideas on how to occupy dogs properly for many years now. She is involved with dog friendly, stress free training methods and creating a harmonious relationship between dogs and their owners with her internet project www.fun-with-dogs.com, by working as an author for a dog magazine, and through the organisation of seminars and workshops for dog owners and trainers.