Written by two expert authors from the Canine Activities team at The Kennel Club, the UK's largest organization dedicated to the health and welfare of dogs. Their supporters include The Royal Veterinary College, the British Veterinary Association, Pets As Therapy and the Animal Health Trust. Over 6 million households in the UK own a dog (23% of the population). In Europe this figure rises to over 40 million households, and over 60 million in the US. 60% of single people in the UK buy a pet for companionship, 39% of whom have replaced their partner with a pet. 101 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog! is therefore the perfect guide to getting the most from your new pooch partnership.

Kathryn Symms and Laura Colborn both work for the Canine Activities team of the Kennel Club - the UK's largest canine organization dedicated to the health and welfare of dogs. Laura is the author of Dog Days Out, the Kennel Club's guide to canine agility and training. Location: London, UK.

Introduction. Wild About Walkies. Strengthen that special bond between you and your dog with these fun ideas for making the most of daily 'dogtime'. Boredom Busters. Energetic suggestions for the more active hound, including frisbee games, scent tracking, speed tests, impromptu obstacle courses and retrieval games. Crafty Tricks. No matter how smart you think your dog is, you can make him look clever with these simple-to-teach tricks that include weaving through legs, jumping through your arms and recognizing which toy you want brought to you. Family Fun. Kids and dogs are a magic combination. These activities will entertain both in an imaginative and energetic way. In the Garden. If it's too nice to stay indoors, why not try testing your dog's agility and superb tracking ability in the backyard with homemade jumps or treat-finding games. Ideas for Breeds. Whether it's retrieval tasks for gundogs, speed games for sight hounds or unearthing treats for terriers, here are games that your breed of dog will love. Dog Sport. This chapter will inspire you to try activities like flyball, agility classes, 'splash 'n' dash' and new sports like CaniX. Training Games. Teaching obedience doesn't need to be hard work. Here are games that will test your dog's response to your commands and help with things like recall and socialization. Try This!. Doggy activities ideas that you've probably never thought of, but might be fun to try, such as canine massage, baking dog cakes and fancy dress dog parties. Have a go - both you and your dog might like it! Index.