English Bulldog Enrichment: Games and Activities
The AKC rates the English Bulldog 3/5 for mental stimulation needs: a mix of easy games and the odd harder puzzle works well.
With a playfulness score of 4/5, games with you tend to go down well.
Activities to try with your English Bulldog
Hide and seek with you
Your dog waits in one room while you hide, then finds you when you call. No food or equipment needed.
Tug with rules
Short rounds of tug that end on a "drop it", so your dog gets a burst of play and a lesson in self-control at the same time.
Muffin tin shell game
Treats hidden in a muffin tin under tennis balls. Your dog has to move the balls and use their nose to find the right cups.
Lick mat calm-down
Soft food spread thinly over a lick mat. Slow, steady licking helps many dogs settle, for example during fireworks or storms.
Snuffle mat meal
Dry kibble scattered into a snuffle mat, so your dog sniffs out every piece. Good for fast eaters and rainy days.
Nose touch training
Teach your dog to bump your palm with their nose: a quick brain game that is the first step to many tricks.
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