#sometimes if im fast enough i can shimmy under the bed and she looooves to belly crawl to catch me

[abirddogmoment]

sillies beget sillies enrichment idea #2

goal: be silly with your dog and create more moments of connection in your day

disclaimer: idk your dog so adjust or skip this game accordingly

activity: stand somewhere central in your home and toss kibble in any direction (that the dog can reach). the dog should return to you after each kibble toss (reward from your hand, then toss another kibble away from you). after a few reps, toss the kibble and then run in a different direction so the dog chases you after they get their kibble. duck behind furniture or into a different room as if playing hide and seek.

tip: if you have a really anxious dog, wait until they've eaten the kibble and are on the way back before running away. you don't want them to abandon the kibble to chase you or choke on it. sub kibble for another snack if your dog isn't a huge fan of kibble. only do a few reps to avoid overarousal (5-10 reps total is great)

goal: your dog should ping-pong between the tossed kibble and then be right back on your heels as you try to escape. each time they "catch" you, reward with another kibble or with pets or a toy.