Initiating Play with a Dog

Objective: Help your team expand their repertoire of games to play with dogs.

Content: Fetch is usually the first game that comes to mind when playing with dogs. But playtime options can and should be as unique as your dog! It’s time to take playtime to new heights with fresh new tricks and games. Empower your team to teach tricks using positive reinforcement. Learn and brainstorm ideas for new and exciting games to keep your dogs intellectually and physically stimulated. A tired dog is a happy dog!

Owner/Operator Tip: This Lunch & Learn is a fantastic opportunity for one or two of your team members to present a game or trick. Be sure to delegate this task ahead of time so that they have time to prepare.

Prior to Lunch & Learn Session:

• In preparation for leading the group discussion, the leader should review the supporting document section to determine how the information will be presented.
• Print the supporting documents for each member of your team.
• For an interactive session, plan to have a few well-behaved dogs to play with.
• Practice any tricks you plan to present to your team.