Activities for Papillons-Phalenes and you.

Games for your Papillon

Teach your Papillon to retrieve.

Fetch games provide hours of fun for both you and your dog.
Jumping.
Make your own agility or fly ball hurdle by placing a broom or PVC pipe across two plastic buckets. Hold a treat on one
side, and encourage your Pap to jump over.

Tunnel running

Using a nylon pipe tunnel, coax your Pap inside it with food. Run alongside the tunnel or sit at the other end to
persuade him through. Reward your Papillon with toys or food at the end.

Hide and seek.

Teach tracking skills by showing your Pap a toy and hiding it in an easy to find location. Once he gets the hang of the
game, ask friends to walk away from your dog to a hiding place in the yard. Ready or not, here he comes. As your
Pap's skills improve, have your Papillon sit with his back turned while everyone else hides

In recent years, the Papillon has become a small dog star in the sport of dog agility. This sport consists of an obstacle
course with tunnels, jumps, A-frames, and narrow bridges that a dog completes at top speed aided only by verbal and
body-language commands from a handler. Agility requires the dog to spring, scramble, weave, and turn on a dime. The
breed is considered naturally agile, and Papillons compete at both national and international trials. Because many
Papillons have intense drive and natural speed, their tiny turning radius gives them an edge over larger dogs, and some
Papillons are capable of beating Border Collie speeds on some courses. At the same time, Papillons excel in
companionship and lap dog sweepstakes, and take it very seriously.

Others have experienced Papillons as highly companionable—yet physically active—dogs requiring appropriate
socialization, consistent and monitored exercise, continued training (which also serves to stimulate their active minds),
and daily, proactive human-to-canine interaction.

(Wikipedia)

Here are some suggestions of what to do with you Papillon:
(Other than showing your dog)
Exercise with your Pap.

Take your Pap on a bike ride. Products are available that allow you to attach a leash to the bicycle. This keeps the
dog away from the wheels and helps prevent accidents caused by holding the dog's leash in your hand on the
handlebars.

Jogging: for your and your Paps best health.

Some owners take their Papss jogging with them, which offers great exercise when done safely. Before you start
running with your Papillon, take it to the veterinarian for a complete checkup. Even dogs that appear healthy may
have a physical problem, such as elbow or hip dysplasia, that could worsen with strenuous exercise. If you have a
very young or older Papillon, make sure running won't hurt it.

Hiking/ Walking.

Take you Pap on a walk, or hike. A healthy Papillon can easily walk with you a 4-5 mile hike.
Walking "speedy"30 minutes 4-5 times / week will keep your Pap in good balance, out of trouble at home, more
relaxed and, of course, very happy and ,
not to forget.... It will shed pounds off you if needed and keep you in a all over good shape!!