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Raising Your Pup 2 Perfection:

Play, Part 1
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By Lauren Langman, photos by author and Matt Rouse except where noted
As keen agility students, we all know
that we are supposed to teach our pups
and young sports dogs to play. I mean
everyone knows that, right? But does
anyone know, or even question, why?
Where did it actually come from, the
idea of play?
Well, it all started with fun. Play is supposed to be a lot of fun, for both you and
your dog. So why do some people have
it and some people don't? The more I
observe others, the more I see people
overthinking play. We need not make
it high pressure; play is supposed to be
lighthearted, fast, and enjoyable! So lose
your inhibitions, go crazy, let your hair
down, and, as one of my customers often
says, "Dye it purple!" Play each day and
enjoy the special one-to-one time you
get with your dog-play is simply the
best part of the day for you and your dog!

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So What Type of Play Is "Good" Play?
Interacting with you without a toy,
you are the game and the value
Interacting with you and a toy that
you are making contact with, i.e. a
tuggy toy
Interacting with a retrieve object-a
dummy, a ball, or any retrievable item
that leaves your hand
Finding, searching, and tracking
games

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Interacting with another dog and playing
Chasing and catching something like a lure or a "flirt" toy (toy on a chaser line)
Using food as a toy

In this article, we'll be discussing the first three points above.

Interacting Without a Toy
You really don't need a toy to have fun with
your canine partner. Many of my dogs'
favorite games involve just me. Running
and chasing, hide and seek, stalking the
dog, wrestling play, and chasing hands
on the ground are just a few of the endless
options available that involve only you.
These are excellent ways to get you and
your dog moving and feeling upbeat. If we
can get the dog's energy and heart level up, as well as yours, it is great for creating
endorphins, as well as building fitness and fast-twitch muscle speed.
Will your dog play with your hands? Will your dog zoom around the sofa after you? Can
you stalk him out? Can you look at your dog and make him go wild? Use motivational
breathing, eye contact, and movement to get your dog interested in playing with you-
embrace and expand your tool kit!
Remember, at the end of the day, you want to be the fun, the creator of the joy, the
one that the dog wants to be with, and the
holder of the key to all of the excitement.

Interacting With a Toy in Your Hand
When it comes to interacting with a tuggy
toy or a toy you have on your person, the
key is to keep the play short and sweet, fast
and fun. Tug is not a duration behavior.
Watch your dog closely while you tug and
observe what he is telling you. Some dogs
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