Are you looking for ways to exercise your dog in the winter? Keeping your pooch active in the winter can be
challenging. Fortunately, there are many fun winter activities to get you and
your mutt on the move, from hiking to art activities.
10 Winter Activities for You and Your Dog
1.
Fetch
Playing fetch or frisbee for a short time outdoors in the winter weather is a great way to sneak in a bit of exercise. Use a bright ball/frisbee to boost visibility, making sure to outfit your dog properly. During your playtime, pay attention to signs of hypothermia.
Playing fetch or frisbee for a short time outdoors in the winter weather is a great way to sneak in a bit of exercise. Use a bright ball/frisbee to boost visibility, making sure to outfit your dog properly. During your playtime, pay attention to signs of hypothermia.
2.
Hiking
Give yourselves a change of scenery by going for a romp on a nearby hiking trail. Let your dog enjoy the new scents and views while you de-stress in Mother Nature.
Give yourselves a change of scenery by going for a romp on a nearby hiking trail. Let your dog enjoy the new scents and views while you de-stress in Mother Nature.
3.
Skijoring
If you’re the active or adventurous type, skijoring may be for you. It’s a cross between skiing and dog sledding and is a fabulous way to take advantage of a snowy day.
If you’re the active or adventurous type, skijoring may be for you. It’s a cross between skiing and dog sledding and is a fabulous way to take advantage of a snowy day.
4.
“Doga”
Find a local dog yoga center, or YouTube it, finding an online class and practicing “downward dog” with your best friend.
Find a local dog yoga center, or YouTube it, finding an online class and practicing “downward dog” with your best friend.
5.
Hide the Treat
Hide your pup’s treats (or meals) inside of a fun, interactive toy. There are many options available, from time-release treat dispensers to those that move and those that inspire problem-solving.
Hide your pup’s treats (or meals) inside of a fun, interactive toy. There are many options available, from time-release treat dispensers to those that move and those that inspire problem-solving.
6.
Indoor Dog Parks
Get on the web and find a nearby indoor dog park where your pup can enjoy one of his favorite activities, swimming, jumping, and sliding off the calories.
Get on the web and find a nearby indoor dog park where your pup can enjoy one of his favorite activities, swimming, jumping, and sliding off the calories.
7.
Dog Daycare
Doggy daycare offers a range of fun activities, inspiring your pup to exercise and socialize. Such enjoyable activities help banish the boredom that leads to trouble, ensuring a happier, healthier relationship.
Doggy daycare offers a range of fun activities, inspiring your pup to exercise and socialize. Such enjoyable activities help banish the boredom that leads to trouble, ensuring a happier, healthier relationship.
8.
Canine Cookie Making
Make your dog a homemade treat, trying out a new canine cookie recipe – and perhaps finding a new cookie recipe you’d enjoy as well.
Make your dog a homemade treat, trying out a new canine cookie recipe – and perhaps finding a new cookie recipe you’d enjoy as well.
9.
Pawprint Art
Let your creative side shine, ordering some dog-safe washable paints, and creating art with your pup’s paws. A web search “DIY paw print artwork” offers loads of inspiration.
Let your creative side shine, ordering some dog-safe washable paints, and creating art with your pup’s paws. A web search “DIY paw print artwork” offers loads of inspiration.
10.
Shopping Spree
If your doggy is a diva, go on a fashion spree. In addition to getting out and active, you can also use the experience to get a jump on purchases you’ll need to make later in the year, such as costumes, holiday wear, and clothing for photo sessions.
If your doggy is a diva, go on a fashion spree. In addition to getting out and active, you can also use the experience to get a jump on purchases you’ll need to make later in the year, such as costumes, holiday wear, and clothing for photo sessions.
Don’t let winter stop you and your pup from having fun.
Get out and get social with the help of DoGone Fun today!
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