The game we play is 'Bobbing for Ice Cubes'. On hot summer days, when my dog comes in from running around and he's hot and thirsty, I add 1 or 2 ice cubes in his bowl. Then he bobs for ice cubes just like I bob for apples on Halloween! And when he takes his nose out, he shakes all the water off and makes a BIG mess! Avalon, age 7, Ontario Canada

If your dog spends too much time alone he may begin to have behavior problems. He may bark too much, dig, or jump the fence and run away.

Bring your dog into the house and spend some time playing with him and petting him.

If you do, your dog will be a better pet, a better friend, and have better manners.

Totally Fun Things to Do With Your Dog (Play With Your Pet) by Maxine A. Rock, 1998
Here's a book that gives ideas and step-by-step instructions for dozens of fun and safe games and activities to do with your dog: from playing basketball, Frisbee, and hide and seek, to jumping through hoops, taking photographs, creating unusual dog houses, and throwing dog theme parties. Written for kids ages 9-12

Fun Stuff to Do with Your Best Friend: The Interactive Dog Book, by Nancy Furstinger, August 1, 2000
From an Amazon.com reader: My family and I thoroughly enjoyed Fun Stuff by Nancy Furstinger. It's easy and fun to read and has a lot of great activities for kids and their dogs (or is it "dogs and their kids"?). We haven't tried all of the activities, of course, and we only tried one of the recipes so far, but it's a book we continue to use and refer back to. We're still working our way through the web sites, which gave us even more information! The "K-911" first-aid kit was a great idea and we now have one safely under our sink. A great book! Highly recommended! Ages 4-8

A Dog's Best Friend An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs, by Lisa Rosenthal, Chicago Review Press 1999
This book is for kids ages 9-12 who want to learn how to have fun with their dog and do it with gentleness and respect. It's clear, well-written, and well-organized.