Fun Things to do with your Dog

1. If you believe your dog needs new toys, don't buy him any. Instead, give him one or two ice cubes every now and then(it helps if you have an automatic ice maker). This saves money. Our Cockers are obsessed with ice!
2. Play with your dog! I haven't met a dog that doesn't love to play! Make up games, just chase him, or throw a ball. My Cocker loves to play chase.
3. Get small treats(such as small pieces of meat, cheese, crackers or chips) and teach your dog the "sit","down", "stay", and "come" commands. There are many books about training your dog. Look just about anywhere and you can find something. Even if your dog is already well trained(good for you!), these can be play sessions and be fun for your dog and even more fun for you! You can even combine the commands in different ways. Be creative!
4. We consider our Cockers to be part of our family. Not everyone allows dogs on the furniture, however, one of the things that we enjoy doing most is watching movies with them(although it can be challenging sometimes with two five-month old puppies in the house!). This is good bonding time, and if you are cold, your dog is a nice lap warmer.
5. Walks are especially fun, although, I have to admit that we almost never go on walks with them(hikes are awesome to take your dog with you). You should take your dog on a leash, but don't keep it too taut. Allow your dog to smell things along side the path; it will help you relax.
6. Finally, just be with him. Dogs enjoy human company as much as we enjoy theirs. Let your dog know that you love him. It's fun to just sit with your dog or even if your baking in the kitchen, your dog can be with you(as long as they don't get underfoot[literally, our Cockers love to be underfoot]).