Keeping Your K9 Active and Happy in the Winter

The weather can put a damper on hours of outdoor fetch and walks, but there's still several ways to keep your pet active and happy without braving the outdoor weather. Here's a small list of ideas....

• Hide and seek in your home. Have family members hide in different areas of your home, armed with treats. Release your pet, and have him race around finding his lost friends. Try other variations such as hiding your pet's favorite toys or treats and helping him search your home to find them.
• Do Tricks! Even if your pet can't have a lot of physical exercise, brain work can do them just as well.
• Take your walks indoors. Visit your local pet store to get your daily walks in, even during the worst of weather.
• Weave polls indoors. Visit your local dollar store and stock up on 6 or so toilet plungers. Affix them to any tile floor, and weave away with your dog!

Of course these are just a few ideas to get you started. What activities do you and your pet enjoy during the winter months? Please leave a comment.