Game tip 1: Over hill and dale.
Why only ever run along normal country lanes or in the meadow?
It's more fun when you're jumping over sticks and stones.
You don't need 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: Test your strength.
Dogs love to pull and jerk something with their teeth and all their strength. To do this outdoors, send your dog to "sit" and then move you and the tug toy away from him. Only on command may your four-legged friend grab the tug toy and pull on it. Now you can encourage your dog to tug at it for all it's worth by letting up and pulling again. Then take a short break, let him wait a little longer for the next round and start all over again. This not only promotes cohesion, but also your dog's impulse control. Of course, the game should be balanced. This means that sometimes you win - and sometimes your dog does.
Play tip 3: Tussle without a command.
It's clear: commands are stressful for dogs. So why not let all fours be straight and let off steam. Non-verbally, using only your body language. You can also watch 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 push. He will automatically react and want to continue playing. You can also roll around in the meadow with your dog and wrestle. The great thing about this is that this little game will noticeably improve your bond. Of course, you should also set boundaries here. If you notice that you are losing control, let him calm down. And then it's off to another round.
Play tip 4: Slalom through the legs.
A little trick that you can incorporate at any time during a normal walk is the slalom through your legs. To do this, send your dog to "sit" directly to the left of you. Now put your right leg forward and lead your dog through your legs with your hand. If you have trained your dog with hand signals before, he will find it easy to follow your hand. Did it work? Then give him a reward straight away. Now try the same with your left leg and the dog on your right. Gradually, you can try to see if your dog walks through your legs several steps in a row.
Of course, there are many more fun outdoor activities.
Classic jogging, inline skating or cycling with your dog will really work you both out. And throwing sticks always works, of course. In any case, we hope you have lots of fun running around together.