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Why play "Hide & Seek"

  • Improve recall

    Teaching your dog come when called is really important, and "Hide & Seek" can help improve your dog's recall by turning practice into play

  • Mental enrichment

    The task of finding and coming to you is a great way for your dog to use their problem solving skills and feel mentally stimulated.

  • Fun

    Learning new cues, games and tricks can be fun and rewarding for dogs, and "Hide & Seek" is no exception

"Hide & Seek"

Follow these steps when playing "Hide & Seek"

• Invite a friend over and ask them to hold your dog on one side of the room. Use a leash if your dog isn’t totally comfortable being handled. 

• You grab a treat or your dog’s favorite toy, show it to your dog, and then run and hide. 

• Once you’ve found your hiding spot, yell “Come!” and have your friend release your dog. 

• When your dog finds you, give them their treat or toy and shower them with praise. You want your dog to think, “When I respond to ‘Come’, good things happen!”


Example

Alisonjoy, Emily and Cornbread from School for the Dogs practicing "Hide & Seek"


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