14/08/2026
🐾 LOW-ENERGY GAMES FOR HOT DAYS ☀️🐶
When it’s far too hot for lots of running and playing outside, our dogs still need mental stimulation! 🧠💛
Here are some easy games you can play indoors to keep your dog entertained without getting them hot and over-excited:
🔎 Find It!
Hide a few treats around one room and let your dog use their nose to find them. Start easy and gradually make the hiding places trickier.
🥣Muffin Tin Game
Pop treats into some of the holes of a muffin tin and cover them with tennis balls or toys. Can your dog work out which ones contain the treats?
📦 Cardboard Box Search
Put some treats or their favourite toy into a cardboard box with scrunched-up paper. Let them sniff and investigate.
🖐️ Hand Targeting
Teach your dog to touch your hand with their nose. It's simple, useful training and can be done in a small space.
🧸 Toy Choice Game
Put two or three toys down and ask your dog to choose one. Reward them for investigating or picking the toy you name.
🐾 Trick Training
Use the cooler part of the day to teach something new — paw, chin rest, spin, tidy up toys or even a cute new trick!
🐕🦺 Snuffle Time
A snuffle mat, scatter feeding or simply hiding their dinner around a safe area can provide fantastic mental enrichment without lots of physical exertion.
💡 Remember: sniffing, searching and problem-solving can be just as tiring for our dogs as physical exercise — and they're a great way to help keep them content on hot days.
☀️ Keep sessions short, provide plenty of fresh water and make sure your dog has a cool, comfortable place to rest afterwards.
What is your dog's favourite indoor game?
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