Italian Greyhound Enrichment: Games and Activities
The AKC rates the Italian Greyhound 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 Italian Greyhound
Calm massage
Slow, gentle strokes from head to tail: a quiet way to bond with your dog at the end of the day.
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.
Frozen stuffed toy
A rubber toy stuffed with part of your dog's meal and frozen. It takes much longer to empty and keeps your dog busy and calm.
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.
Snuffle mat meal
Dry kibble scattered into a snuffle mat, so your dog sniffs out every piece. Good for fast eaters and rainy days.
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.
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