"It's Clean Up Time" Dog Games

Do you have one of those toy loving pups who has to have their toys all over your house and at least two in their mouth? Well here is a game you can play with them that will also make your clean up time much easier. Here's how you do it

Get a container or basket that you wouldn't mind having in the main room of your house.
Then collect a few toys and other items that are safe for your pet to pick up. Place these items around you on the floor. Now encourage your dog to pick up the items one at a time and include Key words like "get your toys" or "Clean up time" so your dog knows what you want from them, as soon as they have picked up an item, even if it is barely off the floor, take it from them, verbally praise them with including your Key word and reward them with a treat. Then place the toy in the container or Basket. (Remember this is suppose to be fun so if you see your dog is getting anxious end the game and resume it later adding items each time you play. After your dog has gotten the hang of picking up the items make it a little harder for them to return the items to you. Spread the items out a little further,and have them bring them to you. Once you have that have them place the item in your hand. But remember to keep the fun in the game for both you and your pet. Now start having them hand you the items over the basket rewarding them verbally and with treats. Some dogs will catch on and just start putting them in the basket by themselves while others you may need to have them give the item to you and you place them in the basket.