Winter bucket list: Activities to share with your dog

Winter bucket list: Activities to share with your dog
Haley Young
29 May
2024

Winter is a great time to curl up with our four-legged best friends and a cozy drink. (It's still peppermint hot chocolate season as far as we're concerned.) It can also be a season of adventure, though — whatever that means to you!

Here's a winter bucket list of dog-friendly activities to try with your pup before spring rolls around. These make great enrichment opportunities!

At home

Have fun with your dog in the comfort of your own space.

  • Make warm drinks together — we recommend hot chocolate or coffee for you and warm bone broth for your pup
  • Set up an obstacle course in your living room
  • Bake some homemade dog treats (or repurpose a dog-friendly birthday cake recipe!)
  • Snuggle up for a movie marathon
  • Proof your dog's down or sit stay while you dance to music
  • Give your dog an enrichment toy while you read a book — mental stimulation for us humans! (We love SodaPup's fun winter-themed options. Code JUNIPER10 gives you a discount!)

Outdoor adventures

Getting outside in the winter just requires a little more planning (and lots more layers).

  • Go for a winter hike (consider getting a comfortable jacket for your dog if they struggle in cold temperatures — JUST FRED has some fun colorful sweaters, and code JUNIPER15 gets a discount if you're interested!)
  • Rent some snowshoes for a twist on your daily walk
  • Try out skijoring, where your dog pulls you on cross country skis
  • Consider another form of dog sledding if your dog is up for it
  • Let your pup chase you down a sledding hill (make sure the environment is safe first!)

Indoor activities

Adventure doesn't have to happen outside!

  • Visit a pet-friendly store and let your dog smell new scents
  • Sign up for an indoor dog training class, like agility or rally obedience
  • Hang out at a dog-friendly coffee shop (always check local guidelines before entering a business with your pet)
  • Have a playdate with a trusted dog friend
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