rPlay time is an important part of a dog’s growth and development. Playing in itself is a fun activity and no dog would refuse the opportunity to have a little fun. It is during this time that dogs can let go of all seriousness and just be little furballs running around, jumping, chasing, wrestling, and all those things that are pleasurable for dogs. See, this is one facet where dogs are just like us humans. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” so the proverb goes, and it’s the same with dogs. Playing stimulates the mind and encourages physical movement outside of what is required in normal situations such as guarding the house, snarling at the cat, and delivering slippers to humans at 6 in the evening. Mental and physical exercise is vital in keeping dogs in tip-top shape. Imagine what life would be like for dogs if all they did the entire day was watch the rotation of the clock. Imagine what life would be like if that happened to you. Not pretty, right? As your canine’s BFF, it is your responsibility to make sure your pet gets enough time to play each day. If you’re clueless about what game to play with your dog, hide and seek is always a safe bet. Just look at these adorable pictures of dogs playing hide and seek.
1. While waiting for the seeker, Charlie realizes the curtain would make an awesome Halloween costume.
2. This Husky knows that sometimes, the best place for hiding is the one that is right out in the open.
3. “This seems like a perfect hiding place – I don’t see them anymore!”
4. “Man, they’re taking too long to find me. I gotta go pee.”
5. “Sssh you guys, stop making a sound.”
6. “There you are! Oh, no, there you are! Noo, there you — damn!”
7. “Teehee – they’ll never bother looking in the bookshelf!”
8. Handy for when you’re hiding and fighting off a sneeze.
9. This is hide and seek boss level.
10. “I was right – these curtains really are too short!”
11. “I don’t have to hold my breath in – I love this hiding place!”
12. “I’ve hidden here dozens of time and I still get them every single time.”
13. Yup, dog and cat can play hide and seek, too!
14. “Tch, get out of here! You’ll get me found!”
15. “Man, I thought you would never find me. I’m bored now.”
16. “Welp, not the best time to forget it’s laundry day.”
17. “Can I come out now?”
18. “Did you really intend to look for me here or did you just get hungry in the middle of the game?
19. “You think they won’t find us?” “Just keep your head down low and we’re good.”
20. “1… 2… 3…”
21. “OMG – the excitement is killing me!”
22. “Ugh, I knew that extra bowl of Jell-O would haunt me someday!”
23. “Well, if they always lose their coins here, they might never find me ever.”
24. Somebody has obviously had some training in hide and seek.
25. “The humans are cheating! They’re cooking pancakes to lure us out.”
26. “He he he let me try this one out.”
27. “Well, the giraffe beat me to it but he has to learn to share this spot.”
28. “Ready or not, here I come!”
29. “Hey, go find your own hiding spot.”
30. Mark Zuckerberg posted this photo of his dog Beast to make you cry.
31. “C’mon, dog, it’s like you’re not even trying!”
