{"id":445,"date":"2024-01-12T18:02:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T18:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/?p=445"},"modified":"2024-01-12T22:50:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T22:50:30","slug":"easy-games-to-add-to-your-routine-during-national-train-your-dog-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/easy-games-to-add-to-your-routine-during-national-train-your-dog-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Games to Add to Your Routine during National Train Your Dog Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BLOG.HEADER.train_.your_.dog_.month_-1024x684.png\" alt=\"Text: &quot;January is National Train Your Dog Month&quot; over image of golden retriver drooling next to trainer holding a treat. \" class=\"wp-image-446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BLOG.HEADER.train_.your_.dog_.month_-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BLOG.HEADER.train_.your_.dog_.month_-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BLOG.HEADER.train_.your_.dog_.month_-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BLOG.HEADER.train_.your_.dog_.month_-1536x1026.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BLOG.HEADER.train_.your_.dog_.month_-1200x802.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BLOG.HEADER.train_.your_.dog_.month_-1980x1323.png 1980w, https:\/\/blog.waghotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BLOG.HEADER.train_.your_.dog_.month_.png 2025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">For many, January is a time for beginnings, fresh starts, and resolutions for improving over the next year. For dogs, January is National Train Your Dog Month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">No matter how old your dog is, training should be an ongoing part of every stage of their life. It shouldn&#8217;t end just because they&#8217;re no longer a puppy! Training builds trust and confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Here are some fun, easy ways to make training a part of your everyday routine:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Breakfast Brain Games<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Turn their morning meal into an exciting enrichment game with puzzles and slow-feeders. These simple tools provide mental stimulation by getting your dog to use their brain to get food.&nbsp;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">As a bonus, sprinkle a couple of treats into the mix to keep them guessing!&nbsp;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Leaving your pup with us? Add an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waghotels.com\/sacramento\/a-la-carte\/treats-and-extras\/\">IQ treat ball<\/a> or ask us to put their meal in a slow feeder.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Walk &amp; Work<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">While walks are already amazing sources of enrichment, daily walks can also become instant training sessions! Practice &#8220;heel,&#8221; &#8220;stop,&#8221; and &#8220;sit&#8221; in between sniffing sessions.&nbsp;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Don&#8217;t forget to reward your pup with plenty of treats and praise. Yummy treats reinforce good behavior <em>and <\/em>keep your dog from looking for snacks on the ground while you explore.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Dinner Etiquette<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Asking your dog to &#8220;sit&#8221; and &#8220;stay&#8221; before eating is a great way to make them feel like they are getting an extra special reward for their good behavior.&nbsp;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Our four-legged best friends love to make us happy! Practicing even a few tricks right before their feast will have them feeling a champion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Bedtime Chill Session<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Dogs thrive on routines. Practicing winding down each night can create a peaceful routine that helps them know when it&#8217;s time to relax and get ready for bed.&nbsp;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Ask your pup to &#8220;lay down&#8221; or &#8220;settle&#8221; before letting them get into bed. 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