{"id":1552,"date":"2016-06-24T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2016-06-24T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/?p=1552"},"modified":"2018-08-15T10:08:27","modified_gmt":"2018-08-15T17:08:27","slug":"10-things-to-do-with-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/dog-care\/10-things-to-do-with-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things To Do With Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a dog can be lots of fun but having the same routine over and over can become tedious. How can you add some excitement to your time with your dog?<\/p>\n

Here are some ideas that you can incorporate into your weekly schedule:<\/p>\n

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  1. Go on a walking tour of your city<\/strong> \u2013 This is great if you live in a big city.\u00a0Even if you have lived in your city for quite some time there may be things that you have not seen yet. It\u2019s also great exercise for you and your pet.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Visit a nursing home or hospital to cheer up patients<\/strong> \u2013 Having a well-trained dog can have many perks, and this is just another one! Spreading joy is one of the greatest gifts we can give and doing it with your dog is even better.<\/li>\n
  3. \"fun<\/a>Throw your dog a birthday bash<\/strong> \u2013 If you know when your dog\u2019s birthday is, you can throw them a party. Giving them special treats or maybe even a new toy can make your dog happy and can be fun for you too. Inviting over some of your friends dogs can make it even more exciting.<\/li>\n
  4. Go shopping together in a pet friendly store<\/strong> \u2013 Even if you aren\u2019t planning on buying anything, taking your dog for a car ride and for a walk in the store can be an enjoyment for both you and your pet.<\/li>\n
  5. Watch the Puppy Bowl together<\/strong> \u2013 Every year for the Super Bowl, Animal Planet hosts the Puppy Bowl. It\u2019s like the Super Bowl only it\u2019s all animals and they play with toys. It\u2019s a great bonding experience for you and your pet. All of the puppies in the Puppy Bowl are from shelters so during the puppy bowl you can adopt one of the dogs if you would like!<\/li>\n
  6. Go to the beach<\/strong> \u2013 If you live in a warm climate with beaches this could be\u00a0the perfect place to take your pet. There is a lot of room to play fetch or to go swimming if your dog knows how to swim. Even taking your furry friend to a lake or dog friendly pool can be an adventure that your dog could enjoy!<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Take a day trip to visit friends or family<\/strong> \u2013 Even if the trip is a short one, a new environment can be exciting for your pet because they can explore new\u00a0things and meet new people.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. \"fun<\/a>Frolic in the snow<\/strong> \u2013 Not everyone has a beach available all the time, so snow is the next best thing. Playing in the snow with your dog can be amusing and pleasurable to both you and your dog. You can even try sledding with your dog if they\u2019re up for it.<\/li>\n
  9. Practice patience by balancing treats on your pet\u2019s nose<\/strong> \u2013 This is a great exercise for your pup and in the end they get a treat! You can also teach your dog new tricks such as rolling over.<\/li>\n
  10. Have a photo shoot<\/strong> \u2013 Taking pictures of your dog can always be a blast but adding a cool background or some props can make it that much better and in the end you get some cool photos out of it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Those are just a few options you can do to spice up your and your pet\u2019s routine. Let us know in the comments if you try any of these out or if you have any more ideas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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