With rain in the forecast,
you may find your dog feeling a little pent up. Especially if he or she
refuses to go out in the rain.
Here are a few simple solutions to
avoiding the rainy day blues for your dog:
Food Puzzle – You may consider ditching the customary food bowl and give
him a puzzle feeder in\stead. This will keep
him distracted for a bit while stimulating his mind.
Obstacle Course – Build an obstacle course around the house
(or in 1 room) and help your dog jump, crawl, and wiggle their way around for
treats. No need for fancy
equipment. Put a broom stick across two
chairs, where he can jump over or crawl under.
Have him weave between stacks of books. Whatever you build or create,
make sure it’s making him think a little.
Hide & Seek – Always a favorite game for dogs because it
involves you and treats. And it’s a good lesson
in recall. Have your dog wait in one
room while you hide in another. Call his
name and see if he can find you. A treat
for him when he does! (You may need help having someone to stay with him a room
while you hide)
Doga – If you want to bring a little Zen into your lives, while you listen to
the sound of rain outside, you can do yoga with your dog. Check out DogaDog.com for videos on how to incorporate your pup in your yoga routine.
Treadmill – If you have a treadmill laying around, that you swear you’re
going to use again one day, now is the time to do so. If your dog is already used
to walking on a treadmill, great! You have it easy, and your dog will thank you
for the much needed exercise. If you have
never walked your dog on a treadmill, check out this tutorial video, or look
for a training video that works best for you.
Dog daycare – Of course, Dachs 2 Danes dog daycare is an option. They get to play all
day with other dogs, while getting minimally wet, and you get to enjoy the
benefits of a tired dog at night. So you can go home and curl up in a blanket
with a book. Ii's a win-win!
