biltong that will keep them occupied for quite a while . Many treats are also available that work in the same way , where a marrow bone is stuffed with delicious liver or peanut butter , which takes a while to get out . Alternatively , make a few holes in an empty plastic cold drink bottle and place a handful of pellets inside . Pretty soon your dog will get the hang of rolling the bottle around so that the pellets fall out . You can also play hide and seek with treats and let your dog go on a “ treasure hunt ” around the house .
Winter is also a great time to do some training – not only will it provide your dog with mental stimulation , it will also give you a better behaved and more obedient dog . There are hundreds of online videos with simple training instructions to follow .
Another fun game is the shell game , which you have likely seen videos of . To play this game , you simply let your dog watch you place a special treat under one of three plastic cups . Then shuffle the cups around and encourage your dog to find the treat . It ’ s mentally stimulating , and helps your dog work on their problem-solving skills . Tug of War is another great game that provides mental and physical exercise on a rainy day . For this game , you will need a rope-like toy , or simply make one by plaiting strips of rope or old t-shirts . Always remember the basic rule of this activity - the game stops if your dog ’ s teeth touch your hand .
Finally , you can turn rainy days into spa and pampering days that will stimulate your dog and allow you to spend quality time together .