Indoor Activities for Stir-Crazy Pets

Bad weather can be tough on pets AND owners — your usual walks or yard time are cut short, sometimes for days on end. How can you keep your pets entertained and yourself sane? Here are a few ideas. Homemade toys can provide a few minutes (or hours) of entertainment so you can get some peace. I’ve been stuffing treats into paper towel tubes and then taping the ends shut, so the dogs have to chew or rip them open. Moose figured out that he can tear the tube on the seam and get to his treats quickly; Lally likes … Continue reading

Games to Play With Your Dog

Looking for some new ways to get your dog up and moving? Try some new games with your pup that will be both physically and mentally stimulating! Do you have a runner in the family? Try these games for dogs that love to chase! Try playing a game of tag. When my Moose dog is feeling frisky, he’ll chase me around the yard a little. Just be careful — a dog that gets too excited may bite at your feet or clothes. If your dog does nip at you, yelp like a puppy or give him a firm NO. Reverse … Continue reading