Comments on: How do you exercise your dogs when the weather gets bad?

By: ozzy59

ozzy59 — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:58:53 +0000

They still go for walks during any break in the rain.Cold I just put more clothes on.But we play with their stuffed animals in the house and toss tennis balls for them to chase and the laser light keeps them more than happy.

By: catz

catz — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:14:39 +0000

my dogs hate going out in the rain. its a real battle just to get them to go out to “do their business”! my pit bulls are such babies!

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:36:42 +0000

Bundle up (you … not the dogs – they don’t care how cold or wet).

By: Tree-Hugger

Tree-Hugger — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:41:38 +0000

Dude our pictures match =P

sry had to say it.

So I guess you should just play with your dog inside?
I like to go out, even when it’s wet out.

Anytime there’s no rain get go out and walk your dogs.

By: Aaron A

Aaron A — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:52:28 +0000

We like to try and walk our dogs for at least 45 minutes a day but I know its hard when the weather gets cold. My husband typically tries to get them double the workout in half the time by riding his bike and having one of them run along next to it. This works good because they can get into a full sprint and it wears them out quick. Good Luck!

By: PawPrintz

PawPrintz — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:07:54 +0000

I put on my coat and boots, and go outside with them. Still works the same way, Good weather, bad weather, you take them for a walk. Mailman can do it. I can do it.

By: hbuckmeister

hbuckmeister — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:26:55 +0000

Have you not been able to walk because you, yourself have not been able to handle the weather? Dogs could care less as long as they get to explore. Put your dogs outside on extended leashes so they can at least run. Im not sure how big your yard is and if you share it with others, talk to your neighbors about the situation and put up some running leashes. It will allow them to run back and forth in the yard. As long as you clean up after them, it should not be a problem at all of the neighbors. When inside, throw a ball against the wall and play catch with the dogs. You can bounce it off any wall and the dogs will be delighted. If the dogs like tug a war with a favorite toy, play that with them. I think its more you that is depressed because the warm weather got you out more. Now that its cold, your feeling a bit enclosed as well in the confines of your own home. Become creative with ways to overcome your winter blues as well. Your dogs will be just happy with the attention. If you have to, purchase a bright light and put it on wherever you are at home. The dogs could seem depressed because their owner is a bit depressed about the cold weather as well.

I find that the one who doesn’t want to exercise isn’t the dog, it’s me. The answer for that case is to suck it up and take them outside, rain or shine. Trust me, you’ll get a lot of positive comments about how dedicated you are.

By: appledoll

appledoll — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:18:11 +0000

I had that same problem, and a friend of mine told me about these umbrellas that are specially made for pets.

I bought mine here: http://www.petgadgets.com

They sell many other neat pet items too.

By: Sunny

Sunny — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:14:02 +0000

If it’s a small dog like mine I got it a couple warm coats. At first she didn’t like them. But once she found she could go outside and stay warm she loved the coat. Now she likes to play in the snow and not come in. I just have to dress warm enough to keep up with her. Good luck.