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Back to home Home Top 20 Dog Games Bubble Chasing Game # 9 · Health & Fitness Bubble Chasing Visual tracking, mental focus, and low-impact cardio. What you need: A bottle of pet-safe, flavored bubbles (like bacon or peanut butter flavor). How to play Blow one or two bubbles near your dog to see their reaction. Pop a bubble with your finger to show them it disappears safely. Blow a small stream of bubbles just above their head level. Encourage them as they chase and snap at the floating bubbles. Coach's notes Use only pet-safe bubbles — regular soap causes eye and stomach irritation. Head-height max; don't send them jumping onto their hind legs repeatedly. Great low-impact option for seniors and post-surgery recovery. Rinse eyes and muzzle with plain water after long sessions. If your dog loses interest Quick fixes when engagement drops mid-session. First-timers may bark at bubbles. Pop one on your hand and let them sniff to normalize. Losing interest fast? Try bacon-scented pet bubbles or blow into a slight breeze so they float longer. If bubbles sting the eyes, switch brands — quality dog-safe bubbles shouldn't cause squinting. Why it works Bubble tracking recruits the same visual-pursuit circuitry Horowitz describes when explaining why moving objects command a dog's attention so completely. References [ 5 ] Horowitz, A. (2016). Being a Dog: Following the Dog into a World of Smell. Scribner.
Which cognitive muscle is your dog's strongest? Run the same science-based tasks from Duke in your living room and get your dog's full cognitive profile. Discover your dog's profile See all 20 games