11 Best Activities To Do With Your Dog On A Rainy Day?
What to do with my dog on a rainy day? No worries, there are still plenty of activities you can do with your dog on a rainy day and we have listed some of the best ideas right here!
We are very confident your dog will find some if not all of these super exciting! After all, spending time with you is the best reward you can give to your dog!
Make some simple and tasty doggie treats!
Difficulty: Medium | Dog Happiness: High
Your dog is guaranteed to elevate your status even above superhero for these yummy and healthy home made treats! It’s heaps of fun to make them and you know exactly what goes into them.
Visit a dog friendly pub!
Difficulty: Easy | Dog Happiness: Medium
What’s more comforting than having a hearty meal with your favourite glass of wine or a beer on a rainy day! These 60 pubs in Sydney have made it even more appealing by inviting your dog inside the public bar out of the rain. Winner in our books!
Learn a new trick
Difficulty: Medium | Dog Happiness: High
Dogs love to please us and get a great satisfaction from seeing us getting happy from their behaviour or actions. Therefore teaching a new trick is a great way to bond with your dog, no matter how young or old. Start with something easy and repeat it several times. And most importantly, remember to reward your dog, maybe with your homemade treats 😉
Arrange a playdate!
Difficulty: Easy | Dog Happiness: Super High
Invite your dog’s best mates for a visit! There’s nothing more fun than exploring toys together and maybe engage in a tug-of-war or just simply having a little wrestle with your best buddies.
Make some memories
Difficulty: High | Dog Happiness: Medium
Rainy day is a perfect opportunity to get your camera out and make some memories with your dog. Try different selfies, teach your dog a new pose or make them tilt their heads. Give action shots a go as well, such as catching treats. We would love to feature your superstar so send us your best shots at [email protected]
Chase some bubbles
Difficulty: Easy | Dog Happiness: High
If your dog is into chasing and catching then (s)he will love good old soap bubbles. Go to the kitchen or garage (so cleaning afterwards is not too difficult) and make sure you have your camera with you. Any liquid used with kids is safe to use with your dog.
Visit a Dog Yoga Class!
Difficulty: Medium | Dog Happiness: High
Who would have thought? Yes, we have been doing our research and it’s finally come to Sydney: Dog Yoga!
During The Mindful Dog’s Yoga Class, your dog will learn how to practise a set of postures, movements and expressions, in order to relax, calm down and cope with the inevitable stressors of modern dog life.
The benefit of Dog Yoga lies in how and when your dog learns to apply the taught postures and movements: the sets become your dog’s “go-to” behaviours in times of stress, because they experience them as self-soothing, relaxing and calming.
Sounds like a great way to spend some quality time with your pooch and teach an anxious dog how to relax!
Try a new game
Difficulty: Easy | Dog Happiness: High
Shine or rain, your dog loves to spend time with you. So come up with some rewarding games you can play indoors. Hide & Seek is surely one of the all time favourites (just remember to let your dog find you every time). Also plenty of educational games such as finding hidden treats or learning a new trick are super rewarding for your pooch!
Give your dog a massage
Difficulty: Easy | Dog Happiness: High
Dogs love a massage just like we do. Their muscles get tired the same way and a gentle massage will give them heaps of pleasure. It is proven that the touch given to a dog through massage can improve not only dog’s physical but also the emotional well-being. Massages are great for dog who suffer from nervousness, anxiousness and hyperactivity.
Create a DIY toy
Difficulty: Medium | Dog Happiness: High
We all want to spoil our dogs with new toys, treats, clothing and other dog accessories. But this doesn’t have to be a killer blow to your bank account. With a little bit of imagination and DIY spirit you can turn almost anything at home into an interesting toy. Check out some inspiration on DIY Dog Toys!
Plan a holiday with your dog!
Difficulty: Easy | Dog Happiness: Short term – Low, Long Term: High
Rainy days provide a “paw-fect” opportunity to sit back and plan your next holiday with your dog! Whether you are after a beach destination, go camping, visiting one of the iconic wine regions or simply ideas for a short city break there is plenty of inspiration available on our Dog Friendly Travel Guides section.
