In addition, because catnip offers short - term stimulation, it's a good idea to pick up catnip
toys after every play session.
Not exact matches
Remember, it's supposed to be fun for both of you — you can even bring some
toys for your dog to
play with
after the training
session is over.
Try to vary your reward as well; different kinds of treats, a tug
toy, or ball
playing after a short
session.
Rules of the Games Invite your puppy to
play with you often With Tug of War, win more often than you lose Do not
play too roughly Teach him to «Drop It» on command — stop tugging and trade for treat Stop before your puppy gets bored —
play several short
sessions per day Stop
playing immediately if you feel any teeth to skin Stop
playing if your puppy begins to growl or gets over-excited Always put the
toy away
after the game Teaching impulse control Teaching your puppy control during games will help your adult dog maintain control, even in times of stress or excitement.
Provide a Reward
After your cat enjoys the satisfaction of catching the
toy it's pursuing, say our experts, you can offer a treat or link feeding times to the end of
play sessions.
For
play time, pull out
toys for special
play sessions, reserving tug - o - war, fetch, hide - and - seek and other games for when the two of you
play together, or as a reward during or
after training
sessions.
When in doubt, don't leave the
toy out;
after the
play session, store it in a place that's inaccessible to your cat.
It's slim enough to fit in your pocket, hefty enough not to feel like a
toy, yet light enough that it won't give you hand cramps
after a lengthy
play session.
When PHS first began offering
play therapy, Handlos brought her
toys to her patients» homes — the agency is a home - care provider,
after all — but she soon learned that the
sessions worked better away from her patients» homes, in PHS» offices.