9 tips for keeping your dog active

1. Walks - and lots of them! Dogs love to go exploring and this will always be the number 1 way to keep your dog fit and healthy. Add some variety to where you walk and if your dog loves to play with toys take these with you to stimulate them and add to the fun of being outdoors

2. Tug of war - this gives them a challenge and tires them out too

3. Fetch - who doesn't love to chase a ball or a stick!

4. Hide and seek - dogs love to go look for other members of the family. Get your dog to wait with one person while the others hide, send them off to go seek.

5. Create a scavenger hunt - place treats around the garden and set your dog on a mission to find them

6. Obstacle course - this is great for smaller dogs or if you have lots of space try an agility course for larger breeds

7. Swimming - lots of dogs love the water and enjoy cooling off and having a paddle

8. Laser toys - while these are often seen as cat products, there are some great ones out there that will keep your pooch amused and your family entertained

9. The shell game - let your dog see you place a treat under one of the cups/bowls/shells and switch them around. See if they can find the treat!