If you are considering having Easter egg hunts for your children, you may also want to do one for your fur baby. But since chocolates make dogs sick, you need to prepare two Easter egg hunts: one for the kids with candy and other for the dogs with exclusive dog treats. You can do the Easter egg hunt together with your pooch. Teach the doggy about this new game. You can also prevent your doggy to getting too greedy with the eggs. The other great thing is that you can have a great time with your furry companion.
Host An Easter Egg Hunt for Your Dogs
While selecting the plastic eggs for Easter egg hunt, do it vigilantly. Get eggs that are large enough that your tyke cannot swallow them, in case, he gets excited. There are certain dogs that catch in on this game swiftly, since there are treats in the eggs. You do not want your doggy to get choked, due to these eggs.
Put a tiny piece of treat in each egg. The reason for that is, since, he will be finding multiple treats you do not want him to eat too much. You can also give these eggs as breakfast rather than treats. During the first egg hunt, keep the eggs in mowed grass or flat surface, so that it is easy to locate. Once he gets good at the game you can hide the eggs in more difficult places. You can hide them behind a lawn statue. under the bushes, inside a basket or in tall trees.
How To Make An Easter Egg Hunt For Your Dog
There are basic rules for dogs during Easter egg hunt. Keep the doggy on the leash, then walk him straight to the first egg. Make a happy tone voice “Sweetie, what’s it?” Point at the egg to attract his attention. When he touches the egg with his paw or nose, pick it up and give the treat. If he does not touch it instantly get him excited touch the egg so that he gets excited. Once the doggy understands the game you can participate in group egg hunts.
The rules of group egg hunts are the same except that several dogs with their dog owners are hunting for the eggs at the same time. The ultimate goal of the game is not to get competitive, but to teach the game to the furry companion- find and touch the egg. The other objective is to make the doggy and the dog owner have a gala time.
Let us now look at some of the tips to get your pet ready for the PAW-TY hard with other dogs during the marathon Easter dog hunt:
Prepare Easter Egg Baskets For All The Guests
A night before the Easter egg hunt, get ready by preparing Easter basket tags for all the guests. Make customized labels that you can print from home. Once you have created cute tags with a personal touch, it will help you to commence the egg hunt on a high note.
Ask The Guests To Dress Their Pups In Their Easter’s Best
Remember, it is Easter. So, ask your guests to dress their pets. But ensure there is nothing too fancy, that may restrict the mobility during the egg hunt. You can ask them to have floral collar clips or bright, fresh bandannas for fun accessories.
Have Dog-Friendly Holiday Treats
During Easter, prepare natural, homemade treats that keep your pup’s tail wagging. Have a paw-print cookies, apple-cheddar biscuits or a sweet blueberry biscuit treat. To make the Easter special, keep these treats in the plastic Easter eggs. Ensure that you poke a hole at the ends of the plastic eggs, so that the doggy can sniff the treats.
Have A Cool-Down Spots
Remember, it is springtime and sun can scorch on the Easter egg hunt day. Hence, have restrooms available for all the dogs and their owners, where they can cool down. Have a shady space for them with a few water bowls, so that the dogs remain hydrated. If there are older pals, you can offer comfortable outdoor space for them to relax with their owners.
To add a competitive spirit to the dog Easter egg hunt experience, you can have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. This way you will have a great time partying on the Easter. While having all the fun with your furry pal, do not forget to get essential pet care supplies for your furry pal, before the day arrives. CanadaPetCare understands that during this festive occasion you would like to save big on the pet care supplies, so the company is offering an exclusive 12 % discount on the site-wide pet care supplies.
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