I have a dog named Cocoa. I need Ideas. See below?

Question

I love Cocoa soo much. She is the sweetest cutest little thing in the world and dont argue with me. Anyways, I want to know if there is any games I can play with her. I want her to have fun always. What types of games do you play with your dog?

she is a border collie with a english setter.

Answer 1

GAMES YOU CAN PLAY
Dogs can be broadly classified as either plodders or pushers, tendencies which can be guided by the owner, so don’t let your dog be bored and boring: start playing!



HIDE AND SEEK
This game has important survival implications for wild dogs: separation from the pack means loss of protection and possibly being eaten. All the senses are stretched in hide and seek: to smell disturbed earth, crushed grass and body odors; to hear the slightest sound, or see movement.

Amongst dogs the successful find of the hiding partner ends with a pounce or ambush. Since the reward for finding is in the pounce, human partners of hide and seek games should try to do the same. Don’t be inhibited.

The game has many variations but start by running behind a tree or wall, then encourage the following. Make the distance traveled greater, and have someone else hold the canine partner back to give you a headstart. Later and after six months of age, teach ‘sit’ or ‘down’ and ‘stay’ as a preliminary to the ‘find’ invitation.

The final phase of difficulty in this game is to move in the third dimension: climb a tree or drop into a hole for instance.



OBJECT SEEK AND FIND
The sense of smell in pet dogs is rarely challenged or worked as much as it is in their wild relatives. It is easy to teach most dogs the habit of searching or scent-trailing. Springer Spaniels and Labradors making impressive drug-finds from suitcases at airports are no different from other dogs with enthusiasm and a desire to please their owners.

Returning must always be rewarded by fuss and uninhibited fun. Take a favorite toy and show the dog that you are placing it under the carpet. Lift the carpet, drop, lift and so on until the object is seen and grabbed.

Once the idea of an object being available but not visible is established, the sense of smell will be called into action. Make the ‘hides’ more complex so that the dog can’t see where the object is being placed.

Keep the objects or scents to be found simple or few in number: socks, cheese or a characteristically scented dumbbell for instance. Specialist trainers use a hollow metal tube punched with holes, through which the search aroma can escape.

As skill and enthusiasm of a dog finding a particular odor improves, one need place less of the substance in the tube. For instance, a non-smoker could teach his or her dog to find cigarettes, and quite soon a single shred of tobacco leaf should be detected.

Dogs can also be trained to trail after people of animals in true Bloodhound fashion. Specialist clubs exist where members and their dogs develop their skill of scent-trailing. It is highly recommended as a healthy, outdoor pursuit, be you the pursuing or the pursued!



RETRIEVE
The tendency to carry and retrieve objects is to a great extent genetically determined: Golden Retrievers and Spaniels obviously have it, and most Terriers do not. The tendency to hold objects in the mouth can, however, be encouraged in puppies by pretend efforts to repossess, with a ‘give it to me!’ tone of voice. Once this holding tendency has formed in the puppy, it can easily be linked to the ‘come’ and ‘drop’ commands.

After initial puppy training, it is very important to insist on the dog returning with the object to you, and not chase after the dog in a catch game. Stand still, wait and don’t begin to praise until the object is actually in your hands.

A word of caution on the use of sticks as play objects. They can be quite dangerous by leaving splinters between the teeth or penetrating the gums. Never throw sticks as dogs can run into them with terrible consequences to the throat. Rubber rings, large balls and Hessian or canvas dumbbells are safer. Squeaky toys should be of the latex kind. They last longer and are safer than vinyl.



TAG
This game of catch-me-if-you-can comes easily to dogs, and keeps everybody fit.



WATER
Most dogs will swim if they have to, but many don’t appreciate the potential for buoyant goonery that water offers. It is all a matter of introducing puppies to water early: teach them to swim as one does a child, by example.



WORD AND SONG
The vocal repertoire of dogs is really quite extensive and an observant trainer can encourage a particular type of bark. Thus, dogs can apparently ‘speak’ on command. The tendency to howl is particularly strong in some individuals, giving the potential for conducting melodic renditions of favorite songs.

My young Irish Setter Sam varies the pitch and intensity of his howling precisely to follow the human accompanist’s voice and hand position.



SPORT
The competitive spirit in man is often expressed through our dogs, which may or may not be to their advantage. However, the sport of agility-trialing is particularly recommended because it is as exhausting for the human as for the dog, and hilarious for spectators.

Unfortunately, some participants of canine agility take it far too seriously and try to complete the obstacle course faster than anyone else. Thus the dominance of speedy Border Collies in this sport! Agility trailing between Bassets or Basenjis is just as much fun.

In the dog we humans have chosen an intelligent, social animal as a companion. It is not enough that we feed, warm and walk our dogs. They also need our time, love and fun. Playing with dogs does us a power of good!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I myself have two winner dogs named Oscar and Meyer. I have had them for 4 years now and they are like my children, we play in the water and we love going to the dog park so they can run around and have some fun. Dogs are a lot like people they want to go to nice places and have fun, they want to have good experiences just like us. Each dog is different and may enjoy different activity's, i take my doggies everywhere that i can because they are my family, just give them love and they will be fine.

Answer 4

I have a poodle shitzu cross and when she was a puppy, she preferred kitten toys to dog toys (because of the different noises and easy to chew). I used to and still do use these with her. Throw them, teach her to fetch.

I've taught her to *kiss kiss* and she comes close to your face and *kisses* the AIR. Teach her things, she'll enjoy this, especially if you reward her for positive behaviour.

Take her for walks, dogs love nothing better. Make sure you teach her how to use a leash, it'll teach her respect.

I hope this helps.

Oh, if she's like my girl Samra, she'll follow you 'everywhere'. For fun, sometimes I just run around the house 10 or so times (she'll follow me) and enjoy the exercise.

Answer 5

What kind of dog is COCO? I have a Border Collie and I play fetch with him. I also play tug o war, and we rough house alot. He swims and runs too. I work with him in obedience training too.
Remember, dogs need physical exercise as well as MENTAL stimulation. You have to make him think as well as run.

Answer 6

I have German Shepherds and Chihuahuas. They both enjoy playing chase and hide&go seek. My small dogs, I act like my hand is going to attack, they growl (playing), and it gets funny. One of my little ones goes crazy chasing my hand scratching the sheets under the blanket. He tries to eat up my hand thru the blanket when he can catch it. My big dogs love playing tug-of-war and and playing with the water shooting from the hose and sprayer. Find what they like!

Answer 7

We play chase the dog with the ball, spray the dog with the hose lightly, which pocket has the treats and then have them sit for the treat after a while them seem to do it bye themselves.

Answer 8

My doggie favourite will be to fetch his the ball. They love the running when you throw that far.

Warning...dont try this in Iraq....lots of hand granades there!

Answer 9

damm sara just went all out wit this 1 =) now i have games to play wit my hamster 4 the rest of his short life thnx

Answer 10

Whatever games you play with her be careful if she's little cause you can hurt her.