Top 20 things to do and places to visit with your pet
Dogs bring so much joy and love to their owners’ lives. Whether it’s just cuddling up next to their owner after they’ve had a bad day or making them cry with laughter at their newest antic.
As a pet owner, it’s important to make sure that you give your little pup the same amount of love and excitement.
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What types of things will my dog enjoy?
Each dog will have their own personality and preference for activities. Some dogs will go crazy with excitement for an outdoor puppy adventure, whereas some will much prefer to keep the fun inside.
The breed of your dog will definitely have a huge impact on what their activity preferences are. However, personality will also affect what your canine companion wants to do.
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10 Enjoyable Things to Do with your Puppy
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1) Paw painting
Do some painting together with paint that’s dog friendly. Not only will you get great memories of the messy fun, but you’ll also have a lovely keepsake.
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2) Try dog yoga
Sometimes called ‘Doga’, this is where yoga classes are offered for dogs. It’s been around since 2001 but has recently gained popularity.
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3) Do a photoshoot
Let your canine take centre stage and be a star. It’ll not only be fun for you and your pooch, but you’ll get some great photos to remember the experience.
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4) Teach your pooch a new trick
You can always teach an old dog new tricks. Regardless of your pet’s age, it’s always worthwhile to teach them fun new tricks that you can show off together.
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5) Dog play date
Setting up a doggy play date with another pooch is a great way for both dogs to let loose and enjoy. It’s best to make gradual introductions before jumping into a full dog play date.
This is to help make sure that the dogs are compatible and happy together. Some dogs may feel anxious in another animal’s company and might even display aggression.
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6) Enter a talent contest
Since Ashleigh Butler entered Britain’s Got Talent with her dog Pudsey in 2012, there’s been a huge rise in the popularity of pet talent show entries.
Learning a doggy dance to a music track will be fun, even if you decide to keep it in your back garden and off the stage. If you're feeling confident, you could even look at entering your dog in a proper canine competition.
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7) Travel with your dog
Just like with humans, it’s great for dogs to come along with the family on their holidays.
Make sure that the place you’re going is dog-friendly and that any necessary arrangements have been made for your pet.
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8) Be a pet as a therapy volunteer
Volunteering always makes us feel good about ourselves and your pooch shouldn’t be an exception.
There’s a great charity that you and your pet can volunteer for called ‘Pets as therapy’. The idea behind this national charity is to give people access to the companionship of an animal.
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9) Bake dog-friendly treats
This is a great way to help you and your pet bond. Making doggy treats together is also a great way for your pet to be able to enjoy festive treats safely.
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10) Try pet-friendly ice cream
Although you should never give your dog normal ice cream as it isn't safe for them. There are many new products hitting the marketplace where they can enjoy treats that were originally reserved for humans only.
One of the more recent ones is a dog alternative for ice cream to help your dogs cool down when out and about.
Always make sure that the food you're offering is safe for dog consumption.
10 Dog-Friendly Places to Visit with your Pooch
Whether you’re going on holiday or just a day trip out, it's a good idea to think about bringing your furry friend.
The location should be dog-friendly, including plenty of access to facilities a pooch might need and pet-friendly locations.
If you're travelling any distance in a car, there are also safety and legal requirements that you need to meet.
Read more about how to protect your puppy when travelling.
We’ve put together some recommended locations that offer a lot for dog owners and their pets.
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1) The Gower Peninsula
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2) Gloucestershire
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3) The Lake District
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4) Northumberland
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5) Cornwall
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6) North Wales & Snowdonia
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7) The Cotswolds
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8) Cumbria
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9) London
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10) Pembrokeshire
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We’d love to hear your suggestions on interesting things you can do and places to visit with your dogs.