Game tip 1: Over hill and dale.
Why always run only the normal field paths or on the meadow?
It's more fun when you jump over hill and dale.
You don't need any toys for off-road agility with your four-legged friend. Nature is full of adventures. Jumping over large stones, balancing on tree trunks, crossing small streams, crawling through the undergrowth together, scrambling up a small hill or running a course through trees - it's all great fun.
Play tip 2: Measure strengths.
Dogs love to pull and jerk at something with their teeth and all their strength. To do this, send your dog to "sit" outdoors and then move you and the tug toy away from him. Only on command may your dog grab the toy and pull on it. Now you can animate your dog to tug at it for all it's worth by easing off and pulling on it again. Then take a short break, let him wait a little longer for the next round and start all over again. This not only encourages cohesion, but also helps your dog's impulse control. Of course, the game should be balanced. That means sometimes you win - and sometimes your dog wins.
Play tip 3: Wrestling without a command.
It's obvious: commands are exhausting for dogs. So why not let all fours be straight and let off steam. Nonverbally, using only your body language. To do this, you can look at how your dog plays with other dogs. Get down on your knees and sneak up on him. Then grab him or give him a gentle shove. He will automatically respond and want to keep playing. You can also really roll and tussle with your dog on the grass. The beauty of this is that your bond will noticeably improve through this little game. Of course, you should also set limits here. If you notice that you are losing control, let him calm down. And then it's off to a new round.
Game tip 4: Slalom through the legs.
A little trick that you can always incorporate into your normal walk is to slalom through your legs. To do this, send your dog to "sit" directly to your left. Now put your right leg forward and lead your dog with your hand through the legs. If you already train your dog often with hand signals, it will be easy for him to follow your hand. Did it work? Then you'll get a reward right away. Now try the same with your left leg and the dog on your right. Little by little you can try if your dog walks several steps in a row through your legs.
Of course there are many more nice outdoor activities.
Classic jogging, inline skating, or biking with a dog really gets you both pumped up. And throwing sticks is always fun, of course. In any case, we wish you lots of fun running around together.