Fifty fun things to do with your pet


 
fun things to do with your pet

Nothing will make your pet happier than spending time having fun with you. But let’s face it, over time, both of you might be bored with your usual routines, and sometimes new ideas can be tough to come by. 

We’re doing the brainstorming for you! Here are 50 fun things to do with pets, separated into high- and low-energy categories to fit your mood. Some are great for dogs, some for cats and some for both, so choose what fits your pet best.

 

High-energy activities

  1. Arrange a treasure hunt
  2. Play hide-and-seek
  3. Have an epic game of tag
  4. Use the hallway for fetch
  5. Pick out a new toy at the pet store
  6. Chase bubbles
  7. Try a pet app
  8. Teach your cat to walk on a leash
  9. Go on a walking tour of your city
  10. Learn a new trick
  11. Try an online agility class (they have these for cats, too!)
  12. Build a pet obstacle course
  13. Have a dance party in your living room
  14. Spend a weekend at a pet-friendly cabin
  15. Shovel out a snow maze in your backyard
  16. Go fishing 
  17. Hike a new trail
  18. Make your dog a National Park B.A.R.K. Ranger
  19. Build a giant sandcastle and then knock it down
  20. Run through the sprinklers
  21. Picnic at the park
  22. Fly a kite on a windy day
  23. Share a stand-up paddleboard
  24. Splash in puddles after the rain
  25. Go for a jog around your neighborhood

Low-energy activities

  1. Paint your pet’s portrait
  2. Knit a cozy pet sweater or blanket
  3. Crochet cute pet toys
  4. Make paw art with clay or paint
  5. Set up a photo shoot for your pet
  6. Build a cardboard box condo
  7. Upcycle used bottles into a food puzzle toy
  8. Craft a homemade scratching post
  9. Create a pet meme
  10. Set up a social media account for your pet and fill it with adorable pictures
  11. Build a pillow fort
  12. Bake yummy, healthy pet treats
  13. Visit a drive-in theater
  14. Binge your favorite shows
  15. Hang a bird feeder and bird-watch from your window
  16. Read a book out loud to your pet
  17. Serenade your pet with an original song
  18. Listen to relaxing music together
  19. Schedule a spa day
  20. Give your pet a massage
  21. Try cat yoga or “doga”
  22. Hang out at a pet-friendly brewery
  23. People-watch from the patio of a pet-friendly restaurant
  24. Watch the sunrise
  25. Curl up for a catnap together

 

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