This game can be played with many different things as the ‘safe zone’ such as, hoops, mats, towels, or low platforms. As the dogs get good at this game, begin to introduce distractions along the way, whether it is someone sitting in a chair, a ball on the ground, or even a treat.
Gates may be used for novice dogs who may veer from course. Have two dogs hold a stay and have the owners walk a good distance away. If a dog gets up during the game, the whole team must go back to the start line and start over. The first team to cross the finish line wins. Now the first team member moves to the end of the line and repeats the down stay. Each member goes down the line with a down stay until the last member performs the down. The team member that is up first must down their dog and have the dog hold a stay. Split your class into two teams and have them gather at a start line. This game is played in the similar fashion of the game Leap Frog. Whichever team finishes first is the winner. If the ball is dropped, someone will retrieve it and they must wait until the golf ball is back on their spoon. They must move down and back without dropping the golf ball. You can either have the handlers relay around a small obstacle course (weaving between cones or around objects), or have them hold a golf ball on a spoon. This is a good way to practice loose leash walking in a fast paced environment. This is a fun one and really lets you know how well their dogs are understanding the behavior. Some examples may be, facing away from the dog, sitting down, bending over, doing jumping jacks, clapping their hands over their heads, etc. How many different ways can your students ask their dogs to sit and their dogs comply? You give the position and the students give it a try. Don’t forget to count your sits! This works on heavily reinforcing the behavior and can get your owner’s excitement up.Īnother way to play is working on stimulus control and context. If you want to work on the speed of the dog’s sits, then you can set a timer for two minutes and have your handlers ask their dogs to sit as many times as possible in the two minutes while reinforcing each sit. This game can be played two different ways depending on your end goal. Here are five games that are great to play in obedience class to get our students excited about learning. Both dogs and owners will be getting great recalls and loose leash walking without even realizing it due to some fun games. Games are a great way to get both the dog and the owners invested in training without making it hard for them. Obedience class can become repetitive and boring pretty quickly for our students if we do not make it fun for them. Fun Games To Play In Obedience Class With Your Clients
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