While summer is almost over, there are still plenty of warm days to enjoy outdoor adventures with your pub – which there are also fun things to do in the winter months.
Regardless of how long you’ve had your pet, it’s never too late to try out new activities and reinvent playtime.
Pet food experts Bella & Duke’s Natural Canine Behaviourist, Caroline Spencer, has shared her top ten hobbies you and your dog can take up together.
Caroline explained: “When life gets busy, it is often easy for time with your pet to become about the essentials, reducing your relationship to a check box chore. The main reason most people get a dog is to have a companion, and like any friendship, quality time together is needed to deepen your bond and maintain your relationship.
“There are so many creative ways you can incorporate your dog into your life and there’s no better time than summer to take up a new hobby or adventure you can enjoy together”.
Here are her ideas for dog-friendly activities to try.
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Pet food experts Bella & Duke’s Natural Canine Behaviourist, Caroline Spencer, has shared her top ten hobbies you and your dog can take up together.
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9. Take your dog to work with you
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10. Do a workout together
Most people go on runs or long walks with their dogs but running and walking for extended periods of time on concrete can be bad for your pets’ joints. Instead, why not look into swimming with your dog, playing frisbee, dancing, or hill walking. Know your dog and its capabilities and get creative with low impact exercises! Photo: Canva/Getty Images