Quality time is defined differently for every pet owner as there are many variables to consider such as the breed, size, age, health and the interests of the pet as well as the sex, size, age, health and interests of the owner, to name a few. Each of my 3 dogs has their own definition of what represents quality time with their mom or dad and we know that there are different activities that appeal to each of our girls.  I was reviewing a handy book this morning, 97 Ways to Make Your Dog Smile by Jenny Langbehn and I found myself chuckling as I flipped the pages.  I had read the book cover to cover once before, but never set out to follow the specific instructions provided.  As I re-read some of the pages this morning I was amused by the ways in which several of the 97 suggestions have seeped into play time with Nala, Haley and Gabby; many of them already existed (with some minor alterations) in quality time my husband and I spend with our girls from the beginning!  I am anxiously awaiting the release of 150 Activities for Bored Dogs by Sue Owens Wright in the hopes that I will find many more suggestions on how to increase the quality of QT with my dogs.  I wonder, are there equivalents of these books for cat owners?  To both dog and cat owners, what are some of the ways that you highlight the Q in QT with your companions?