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Play Ball!

Add some bounce to your games with your dog

Those twinkling eyes and that gleeful wagging tail sum it all up. There’s nothing like a ball to create endless hours of entertainment. Those leaps into the air. Wiggles of excitement (for you both). A sense of sheer exhilaration.

No matter how you toss, bounce, or roll it, your dog is always ready for some quality time with you. Ready for a game of pick-up? Just grab a ball and go have some fun.

A sunny day in the park sets a great scene for bonding with your dog and enjoying fresh air, but with the exciting possibilities of playing ball, the sky’s the limit. These twists on traditional games add some zing to any playtime fling.

Wide Open Spaces

Fetch is fun for you both. Now take it further, literally! A ball launcher will keep your best buddy coming back for more again and again as you propel the ball greater distances. A big plus: The long scoop makes it easier to catch balls as they roll or even as they float away in a large pool or at the lake or beach.

Surprise!

A special type of toy is adding magic to playtime too; there’s a great selection of balls that make sounds and light up as they bounce. (Talk about adding some bounce to your nightly walk together!)

Pooch Hoops

Sure, you’re already the perfect team, but win points with your dog! Set up a dog-size basketball goal and dunk shots with a ball he’s able to carry and drop through the height-adjustable rim. Celebrate your MVP with plenty of cheers.

What are you and your dog’s favorite games?

Comments:

On May 1st, Lori wrote:

My cat does this, too!


On March 29th, Renee from Arkansas wrote:

Our dog, Dash, likes to play chase. We take turns chasing each other around the house - or yard when the weather is nice. It's fun for him and a great cardio workout for me.


On March 17th, James from Utah wrote:

We play a doggie version of hide-n-seek. He sits in one room (he's a good dog). I hide all his toys in another. Then he searches them out. When the weather is nice we do this outside in the yard. Fun!


On March 11th, Lisa from Northeast PA wrote:

My two dogs (Kobi and Keibler) a shih tzu and jack-a-pug absolutely love tug of war. We have a long rope that we take outdoors and the three of us go nuts with it. They love playing fetch with it too.


 

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