Staying active in the colder months is all about finding ways to keep little toes and noses comfortable on those wet, windy days. Although it doesn’t generally doesn’t get that cold here in Schertz, anything that makes your pet turn their nose up at heading out the door probably means they won’t be getting enough exercise.

It’s easy to give your pet and yourself a pass if you’re not prepared to deal with the chill. Have a few supplies and ideas on hand to be ready to conquer the winter blahs together.

1. Cats and dogs both seem to never get enough of the laser. Ever.
2. If you have a long hallway to play fetch you can practice your throw endlessly with your own fuzzy, wagging, ball return.
3. Learn a new trick! Go beyond (or reinforce) the basics with some good treats and a good attitude. Fido will be rolling over in no time and learning is mentally stimulating as well as physically tiring. Training time is also an excellent bonding experience for the both of you.
4. There are so many silly games to play indoors, try a food version of hide and seek! With the dog in another room hide a treat or two, then let them in to find them. Hide the treats in increasingly difficult spots as they catch on to the game.

The idea is to keep our pets active and healthy no matter the weather. Even something as simple as walking in a new area can perk up those noses with new smells. Make the adventure worth the mess and they will be excited even on the icky days when a cosy nap seems more appealing.