Don’t let a case of cabin fever get your pup down! As outdoor temperatures remain icy, we’ve rounded up some fun activities that will ensure you and your four-legged best friend can enjoy the great indoors together. From simple rounds of fetch to more elaborate indoor agility games, we doubt your pup will mind spending time inside after all.
1. Dog Paw Painting
Let your Guest pup release his inner Pawcasso with this fun project! Grab a blank canvas along with non-toxic, washable finger paints and Fluffy is ready to create a colorful masterpiece. If Fluffy is in diva mode and refuses to give a PAWtograph, reel him in with a tasty treat that he can’t resist! This painting is sure to be an eye-catcher in your living room or a surprising parting gift for pet parents.
2. Play, Play, Play!
What pup doesn’t love playing a good game of fetch, tug-o-war, or hide and seek? Just because the cold weather is keeping you indoors, doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your Guest pups! Play a light game of fetch in an open space, playfully chase your four-legged friends in a game of tag, build an obstacle course with pillows or use hidden treats to play hide and seek. Not only will this keep canines from boredom, but they’ll get a good workout too!
3. Pamper your Guest Pup
What better way to spend some quality time with your Guest pup than escaping the cold and keeping warm indoors? Although it may not sound like a lot of fun, what pooch doesn’t love getting pampered? Whether giving your Guest pup a relaxing brushing session or a warm bath, your furry friend will love relaxing and keeping warm by your side.
3. Interactive Dog Toys
There are a ton of toys nowadays to keep canines minds stimulated and entertained indoors. The Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone Dog Puzzle truly puts pups’ IQ to the test by hiding treats inside the puzzle and rewarding as soon as the task is complete! The Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug Treat Dispensing Dog Toy keeps dogs actively engaged, providing a multi-sensory appeal to keep dogs interested and motivated to play while the cold weather is keeping them away!
4. Exercise on the Stairs
The stairs are the perfect way to keep your Guest pooch active and exhausted during the colder days! The physical challenge of the stairway is fun and a great tool for training too. Have your Guest pooch sit at the bottom of the stairs while you place a treat at the top of the stairs. Call the pup’s name and reward him with a yummy treat for running up the stairs. Eventually, train him to go up and down the stairs to get his reward!
5. Doga
As silly as it may sound, Doga is a ton of fun! Doga is a combination of yoga and dog training, used to help you and your Guest pup meditate, maintain balance, and build strength. Search YouTube to find doga videos that will teach you and your Guest pup how to perfect the downward dog!
With these fun pup-approved indoor activities, we guarantee the cold weather won’t ruin your furry friend’s vacay! If you have any additional questions or encounter an emergency situation, email our team at concierge@dogvacay.com or call us at 855-364-VACAY (8222).
Written by Lauren Hano
