#5. Play Hide and Seek
This game is similar to “find it,” but instead of looking for a toy, your dog will sniff you out. Hide and seek is an easy teach-as-you-go game, so begin by hiding in an obvious place (for example, behind a door) and tell your dog “come find me!” Have a celebration when your dog locates you, either with praise or a quick game of tug. Then hide again in a more challenging location and repeat the process. This game is a scaled-down version of search and rescue work, and once again taps into your dog’s powerful sense of smell. It’s a fast-paced, low-impact game suitable or all ages that will put a dent in your dog’s energy levels, and will increase the bond between you at the same time.
