#6. Utilize Her Natural Skills
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“Find the toy” is a fantastic energy-burning game because it taps into one of your dog’s incredible but underutilized senses – her amazing nose. This game doesn’t require much space, can be played inside or out and is a great game for dogs of all ages because it’s low impact. Teach your dog to seek out her favorite toy first by hiding it in an obvious spot and encouraging her to “find it.” After a few repetitions, your dog will understand what “find it” means, so take her out of the room and hide the toy so she can’t see where it is. She’ll have to use her sense of smell to locate the toy, which doesn’t seem like much work but will tire out your dog more quickly than you might imagine.
