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Less sunshine, colder temperatures and more snow means it’s time to stay bundled up indoors. Whereas you have no problem entertaining yourself during the cold weather winter season, dogs can easily go stir crazy when kept inside for extended periods of time. The good news is we’ve put together a guide for pet parents looking to keep dogs busy, happy and healthy during the winter months. Keep reading to learn more.

• Stock Up On the Right Toys

We here at Pet Wants Cincy West carry a wide range of toys and chews designed to keep dogs busy when pent up indoors. Puzzle toys, squeaky friends and long lasting chews that pose a challenge come highly recommended for pets during the winter months.

•  Doggie Daycare

For a change of scenery and tons of furry friends to play with, consider taking your dog to a doggie daycare in your area. Once or twice a week will do wonders for your dog.  He’ll be worn out when he gets home and will look forward to these special trips!

• Play Hide and Seek with Your Dog

Dogs have a natural ability to seek out their owners using sight, sound and smell. Stay indoors when the weather outside is frightful and train your dog to heed commands by playing a fun game of hide and seek. Hide yourself and then encourage your pooch to locate you.

We wish you and your pets peace, love and happiness this winter.  Prevent your little fur babies from getting the winter blues by keeping them occupied with the above ideas put together by our team. Pet Wants Cincy West is the proud provider of food, toys and chews dog owners like you trust to keep their furry friends occupied when stuck inside.