Milo

Let's get creative!

WOOF!

These past couple of months have been crazy! I don’t know about you, but my family was home a lot. It’s been great! I’ve been getting extra walks, hugs and snacks. If you are stuck at home, I bet a couple bones that it can get pretty boring sometimes.

Dogs like myself are pretty great at brightening the mood and making days more fun. There are a lot of fun activities that you can do with your four-legged animals around the house to bring joy to the entire family during these times. I have put together a list of some of my favorite things for you to try.

Play “find the treats”

Get your dog’s favorite treat to hide in different rooms in fairly easy places for them to find — this is one of my favorites.

Improve your Photo skills

Have fun with different settings on your camera or phone, try burst mode or fast shutter. You can get down to your dog’s level and take different angle shots. Try putting pet safe peanut butter on the roof of your pet’s mouth just before a photo, this can make for some entertaining “tongue out” photos.

Movie night

This can be a family/ pet cuddle session and you can get your pet engaged by watching pet flicks with familiar faces and sounds.

Dog Yoga

Get your mats out and if your dog is curious like me, they may want to try some of those yoga poses with you. Don’t force it, but try to incorporate it into daily walks and playtime, you might be surprised. On your walks, you can attempt yoga with your furry friend by practicing lunges on the sidewalk or other poses, while they stop for a potty break.

Do it Yourself (DIY) dog toys

Easy enough for the kids to do, please use age appropriate scissors.

1. Cut three strips of fleece fabric 28 inches long.

2. Lay the three pieces out and stack them neatly on top of one another.

3. Grab the fleece approximately 6 inches from the top and tie a knot. (Make sure it is nice and tight)

4. Place on a flat surface and ask a helper to hold it as you braid the three pieces.

5. When finished, tie another knot tightly and there you have it, a toy made by you for your best friend that they are sure to enjoy.

Be creative and add your own twist to these activities and more. As much as you need to keep your mind active during these times, we dogs need to stay active too!

Paws & Kisses,

Milo