For those of us who are year-around residents, it’s been a challenging summer. If you live in Green Valley during the summer, then you know the most important topic of every day is “When are the monsoons coming?”
July is shaping up to be a better month as the afternoon showers have arrived. I hope those of you in the cooler climates are enjoying the summer evening breezes.
The summer heat brings the challenge of exercising your dog and avoiding heat related stress as well as sensitive paws on hot pavement. Now is the time to try out a few inside games to keep your dog entertained.
-Try hiding small treats around the house and ask your pup to “find it”!
-Buy a new puzzle toy and hide treats in it.
-Freeze a Kong Toy stuffed with peanut butter for a cold, tasty treat.
-This is also a great time to practice good behaviors. If your dog knows how to sit, then teach him the “down” command (as in lie all the way down, not “get down off the couch”)
-You can also practice loose leash walking throughout the house and let your dog find the hidden treats.
-Short training sessions and enrichment games build confidence in your dog and help her to bond to you.
Happy Games until we meet again!
Patricia Tinney
President
