Dogtopia of Danvers, MA Blog

With all of the snow and ice we’ve had in the past few weeks I’m sure you and your dogs are going a little stir crazy.  You can’t get out for your normal daily walk, a romp in the backyard, or a playdate at the park.  So what can you do to beat the winter doldrums?

Well if you’re looking to get out of the house a quick tour to a pet store is always a good time.  Plenty of people there to socialize with your dog, and you can pick out some fun treats to bring home.

Another option is to come to one of the Meet-Ups that we hold monthly here at Dogtopia of Danvers.  For January we have a small dog meet-up happening on Sunday the 11th at 1pm.  There is also the large dog meet-up which is Sunday the 25th at 1pm.  You get to stay and play with your dog in a climate controlled indoor dog park, and socialize with some other local dog owners.

Even if you can’t get the physical exercise that you’re both used to, mental stimulation can be just as exhuasting for your dog.  There are some fantastic toys out on the market right now, like the Buster Cube, the Canine Genius Leo, Intellicube, or Hide-A-Toys, just to name a few.  All of these toys will make your dog use his brain to figure out how to get the toys or treats out.  They can keep your dog busy for hours while you get some work done, or just enjoy some peace and quiet.

And of course, the best option of all, bring your dog in for a day of daycare.  By the time you pick him up he will be exhausted and you will be able to relax in front of the tv and actually enjoy being snowed in.

-Alyssa