Clicker Training NJ

When the ground is covered in snow, it can be difficult to exercise my westies. We are all stuck indoors, and that energy needs to be channeled somehow, otherwise they tend to find “something” to do.
Here are some options that I have found for indoor exercise:
Some good training games:

Shaping games: Playing 100 things to do with a box, will keep their minds and bodies active.

Working on your recall: A game of pass the dogs works quite well to get the energy out as well as reinforcing a recall. My husband and I can sit across the room/house from one another, and call the dogs. They get to run back and forth for love, attention, and treats. Fun for everyone!

Legal destruction! : sometimes giving dogs “legal” opportunities to rip tear and shred will really get some of that destructive energy out. Try making your own enrichment items using things from around the house. I like using cereal boxes, paper grocery bags, or newspaper rolls filled with treats. Sure it’s a lot to clean up after words, and you should definitely supervise these interactions, but it’s a lot of fun!

Working for your dinner: Hiding dinner around the house instead of just feeding it in a bowl, will keep them sniffing, moving, and thinking

Kongs and puzzles: Stuffing kongs is always a classic (I like frozen meatballs and peanut butter), use an old muffin tin to make your own puzzle, put a treat in each tin, and put a tennis ball on top

Hopefully, these things will help keep snow days fun for you and your fur babies!