Teaching Your Pekingese to Play Catch and Fetch: Hilarious and Rewarding Experience Oh boy, teaching a Pekingese to play catch and fetch can be a hilarious and rewarding experience. Trust me, I've been there. Before we dive in, let's take a moment to appreciate how adorable and fluffy Pekingese dogs are. I mean, have you seen those little faces? They're like walking balls of fluff and cuteness. Okay, back to business. So, you want to teach your Pekingese to play catch and fetch? Here's what you need to know: Step 1: Find the perfect ball The first thing you need to do is find the perfect ball. Now, when I say "perfect," I mean a ball that's small enough for your Pekingese to carry in their mouth, but not too small that they can swallow it. Trust me, you don't want to end up at the vet because your Pekingese thought the ball was a tasty snack. Step 2: Make it fun Next, you need to make it fun for your Pekingese. Remember, Pekingese dogs are independent
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