Activities for Papillons 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!!

This lovely photo was taken of Ice Man, now Zen, by his new owner on a hike in Colorado.Ice Man @ 7 months

Papillon Activities

Sports for your Papillon:
Fly Ball
Agility Training
Obedience Training

This lovely photo
was taken of Ice
Man, now Zen, by
his new owner on
a hike in Colorado.
Ice Man @ 7
months