For weeks on end, we have all been living in a polar vortex. Stuck inside, bored. Both our dogs and our families are going stir crazy!
The weather is just too cold for good walks, outdoor play time and the usual trips to the park. This can mean your dog has some pent up energy ready to be let free. We asked our volunteers what they have been doing to fight their dog’s Polar Vortex Blues and the answers range from sweet to just down right silly 🙂
Margo: Making them play dress up with hand knit hats lots of peanut butter kongs.
Erin: Well thankfully mine love it out in the snow. Playing ball has turned into hide and seek with the tennis balls. So it is even more fun… throw a ball, lands in the snow, can’t see it, have to dig, OH THERE’S MY BALL! They are loving it. I also make snow balls and throw them in lieu of real balls and they love that too.
Jane: Jojo does a lot of kong cleaning so peanut butter on hand at all times! Changing her name to Porkie!
Christy: Lots of belly rubs!
Jennifer: Playing and wrestling with their doggie siblings and friends in my living room and down the hall way.
Brandi: Raw bones… Life saver.
Jennifer: Doggie slumber parties and doggie day care is a must. They have so much fun with dog friends.
Sabrina: Sending them to play with someone else’s dogs..
Bridgette: Pal LOVES to play in the snow!
Raegan: Day care!
Ramona: Extra toys in the house plus more shorter play times out side. Go outside play hard, come in warm up and repeat!
Jen: Letting them take every toy out of the basket.
ENRICHMENT SUGGESTIONS
- Learn to walk your dog on a treadmill
- Look for toys that enrich your dog’s mind. Like treat dispensing puzzles.
- Make homemade pupsicles with your dog’s favorite treat or toy inside
- Work on a new trick or training command
- Take a well socialized dog in for doggy day care
- Sign up for an obedience or agility class
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