101 Fun Things to Do With Your Dog: Tricks, Games, Sports, and Other Playtime Activities

by Alison Smith

101 Fun Things to Do With Your Dog is one of the most extensive catalogs of games, tricks, and activities for dogs ever compiled. It provides activities for dogs and owners of all ages and fitness levels, including scent games, speed tests, and obstacle courses. Also included are breed-specific games that allow you to match your dog with the activities that are right for him. Easily recognizable icons at the beginning of each section indicate the number of dogs and people needed for the game, whether it's an indoor or outdoor activity, and any equipment needed. It includes full-color pictures and detailed instructions that make it easy for readers to try new activities. With plenty of group activities that get the whole family involved, this book helps strengthen the bond between dogs and owners in fun and stimulating ways.

Genres: Nonfiction, Dogs

160 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

There is more than one Alison Smith in the Goodreads database. This entry is for Alison^^^^^^^^Smith, newspaper editor.

Alison Smith is the Editor of Our Dogs, the UK’s best-selling canine newspaper, and the author of several books on different aspects of dog ownership.

Reviews

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great list of commands to teach and games to play. I am excited to try them out!

[Denielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait to try these tricks with my dog.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute book of activities to do you’re your dog. Having a Cocker Spaniel at times it is hard to find games to play together that are not redundant, she likes to change things up at times as well. This book did have some great things to do you’re your dog, however, not all of the activities are made for all dogs to do. Not to mention some of the activities are basic training that is usually done when the dog is a puppy, such as sit and stay and fetch. While there were some games such as hide and seek, or skateboarding, or jumping rope it is still not for all dogs, but a good majority of the book could be done by most dogs. Not to mention the couple of recipes for treats is an excellent added bonus!

[Susie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for rainy days! It has made me realize that my dog may not be as smart as some. The "3 Card Monte"-like game with treats would work with many dogs I know but mine was like "I don't get why you're moving cups around. Can you just give me the treat, please?".

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good reiterates some basic trips
Very useful tips
Boredom breaker ideas
Really good book

Only used as reference not read front to back read sections I was interested in for my yorkie puppy!

[Cloay · Rating 4 out of 5]

- available in SG NLB 636.7 (Sengkang)

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plenty of good ideas, with very clear tip/instructions. Also has fun, colorful photos.