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Being stuck at home, for any reason, can be a bummer for both you and your dog. But even though you鈥檙e confined inside, you can still engage in meaningful activities with your dog that can stimulate them mentally and physically. So, the next time you find yourself homebound, don鈥檛 let it spoil your fun. Try out these games and activities to keep your dog on their toes.

Hidden Treasure

Dogs have a remarkable sense of smell. Did you know that they have approximately 45 times more scent receptors than humans? What better way to exercise that sense of smell than by making a game that uses it? All you need to do is collect a few small boxes or containers and arrange them upside down. Place a prize, such as a favorite treat, underneath one of them and encourage your dog to start sniffing around. When your dog accurately identifies which container the treat is under, make sure to congratulate them and, of course, reward them with the hidden treasure.

You can also use a snuffle mat to engage your dog鈥檚 sense of smell and curiosity. There are multiple pockets to hide in and different puzzles with adjustable difficulty. Help mentally stimulate your dog and work on their nose work skills!

Hide-and-Seek

You likely loved this game when you were a kid, so why not enjoy it with your dog? For this game to be successful, your dog will have to understand basic commands, such as sit, stay, and come. Lead them to a room and ask them to stay, then leave and hide in a different location. When you鈥檝e found the perfect hiding place, call their name to encourage them to come find you. Once they鈥檝e figured out where you are, it鈥檚 time to celebrate their big accomplishment.

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Obedience Training

Speaking of basic commands, an obedience training session is a perfect way to stay occupied. Whether you鈥檙e working on enhancing your dog鈥檚 skills for competitions or simply making sure your dog can listen and respond to you in a positive way, an obedience-retrieving 聽is a great tool to use for a practice session.

Play Wild Sits

Now, this is a fun exercise. While your dog is on a leash, rile them up as much as possible 鈥� you can run around cheering, jumping up and down 鈥� anything to get your dog as excited as possible. Then, mid-romp, you鈥檒l instruct them to sit. This may take some practice, depending on how hyperactive your dog is, but after a few tries, your dog should be able to go from a state of excitement to sitting patiently on command.

Obstacle Course

This one鈥檚 easy because you can take advantage of common household objects and design the course to be as simple or difficult as you want. You could use broken-down boxes for your dog to crawl through, place chairs down for them to navigate through, and even stack books for them to jump over.

You can make an easy DIY dog jump made from household items, or you can also use a set of cones and poles to create your own training and obstacle course.

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Training Platform and Agility System

One way to make sure that your dog is positively occupied inside is by engaging them with a . Many options are adjustable and can be sized to your dog鈥檚 specifications. Some are even waterproof and washable, so you can use them outside.

Cardio Twist

Known in the sport of agility as weave poles, this is a training game you can play with your dog, regardless of whether or not you鈥檙e training for the competition ring. You can set up 鈥減oles鈥� using household objects, like chairs, or even friends or family members. Instruct your dog to heel alongside you as you weave between them. You can change your pace from fast to slow, which will encourage your dog to concentrate on following you as you change direction. This is an awesome way to work on coordination, while also getting a cardio workout for both of you.

There鈥檚 no shortage of meaningful activities you can do with your dog, even when you鈥檙e cooped up inside. Be sure to make the most of it and spend some quality time bonding with your dog and developing their mental and physical skills.