Fun Things to Do with Your Dog in the Snow

There are many fun things you and your dog can do in the snow. Get out your snowshoes and walk in the crystal white snow with your dog. You may want to put snow boots on your dog so his paws don’t freeze. Enjoy an hour or however long depending on the weather, just relaxing and walking. Take in all of the beautiful scenery together.

Go sledding with your dog. Make sure your dog is safe on the sled or let your dog run beside you and anyone else that is sledding in your family. All of you will have a ball together going up and down the hill together. Make sure there is hot tea and/or hot cocoa waiting for all of you when you return inside.

Have fun playing catch with your dog with snowballs. Just make sure the snowballs are not filled with ice and end up hurting your dog. Your dog may have fun catching the snowballs and if they are packed well enough, bringing them back to you. You could also play the game of monkey-in-the-middle and have your dog in the middle trying to catch the snowball you and the other person are playing catch with.

Simply walk or run in the snow with your dog. Watch your dog frolic in the snow. At times, even old dogs liven up and look like a puppy when they play in the snow.

You and your dog can go cross-country skiing together. Your dog will have fun running beside his best friend. This is fantastic exercise for the both of you.

Bring a camera to all of the above snow adventures. You are sure to capture some cherished memories and not to mention amazing photos.

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Should Kids Walk Dogs?

Sending your child to walk the family dog may seem like just another everyday things. You may feel that it is a great way to burn off some energy in both your child and dog while providing great exercise. However, not all children are ready for this type of responsibility. There is no “right” age to when it is okay for your child to take on the responsibility of walking the dog but there are some factors you can take into consideration before sending your child and dog out on the streets.

Consider the neighborhood you live in. Is it a quiet neighborhood or a heavily traffic area. If it has heavy traffic there are the dangers of accidents and stranger danger. If your child is not stranger danger savvy, no matter what type of neighborhood you live in, it is best you walk with your child while walking the dog.

Some other things to consider are:

• Are there adequate sidewalks in your neighborhood and will your child and dog have to cross any busy roads in their walk?
• Does your child know how to properly clean up after your dog?
• Does your child have the strength to steer the dog away from neighbors gardens and yards?
• Does your child have the strength to control your dog should it bolt after another dog or animal?
• Is your dog well trained and obey commands from your child consistently?
  

Only you can decide if your child is ready and able to handle such responsibility. They may say they are ready, but ready and able are two entirely different things. If you question any of the above considerations yet your child is begging to walk the dog, set out a path that is within eye shot for you and watch them closely until you feel they are both ready to venture further.

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