PLAYTIME for Your Dog

One of our favorites - masses of photographs and illustrations - a joy to read

Joint activities are fun for you and your dog - and contribute considerably to the well-being of your four-legged partner. They keep the dog occupied, build up his self-confidence and strengthen the bond between dog and owner. With little effort and without any knowledge every dog owner can do the most exciting things at home with his dog - whether it is a puppy or an older dog.

Enter the world of dog games

• Admire the capabilities of your dog"s nose
• Build intelligent treat machines
• Surprise your dog with funny chew games
• Master a living room agility course together
• Turn your walks into an exciting adventure
• Rearrange your garden into a doggy playground temporarily
• Turn your obedience training into a funny game

The occupational therapies introduced in this book are easy to do and can be integrated into your normal daily routine without much time needed or complex training. Everybody, two or four legged, that enjoys joint activities can participate - regardless of age, height, fitness or knowledge.

Christina Sondermann has been working on ideas on how to occupy dogs properly for many years now. She is involved with dog friendly, stress free training methods and creating a harmonious relationship between dogs and their owners with her internet project www.fun-with-dogs.com, by working as an author for a dog magazine, and through the organisation of seminars and workshops for dog owners and trainers.