5 rainy day activities to enjoy with your dog

The wet weather can be a mood-kill for both you and the pooch, but that doesn't mean the fun can't continue in other ways!

We’ve pulled together a few ideas for some bonding time during those miserable rainy days:

Learn new tricks

Learning new tricks, games and commands can take time, but with the rain keeping you indoors, you have all the time in the world! It’s the perfect way to keep bored minds busy, and you can perform to friends and family to show them what a clever little pooch you have.

Take a look at our 12 Enrichment Games blog piece for inspiration.

A day of poochy pampering

Yes, pooches love a pamper too! Pull together a pamper pack of dog shampoo and conditioner, paw & nose balm, toothbrush and meaty toothpaste, their favourite grooming brush and a scented, dog-friendly spritz to finish off.

Incorporate a lovely relaxing dog massage (you can explore how-to videos on YouTube so you know you’re doing it correctly), and add in a few treats from our Calm & Relaxed range to help them feel extra zen. They will look, feel and smell amazing!

Retail therapy

Why not treat them to a new toy and take them to their local pet store for a rummage round? They can sniff out a new favourite toy, and play around with the different squeaks, squarks and sensory stimulants of their surroundings.

There are also plenty of high-street stores that are dog-friendly, as well as cafes that serve up a mean puppucino as well as a latte, so you can both get a little treat!

Better yet, why not turn to our very own line of Pooch & Mutt toys and accessories ?

Whether your pooch needs a cuddly snuggle companion in the form of our trusty mascot Patch, or some tantalising mental stimulation with our Snuffle Ball or Treat Ball - all our toys are eco-friendly and will make for the most pawfect rainy day gift.

Take turns with an indoor pooch play-date

If they’re not getting their usual outdoor playtime with friends because of the rain, you could ask their furry friends around for the day!

Your pooch can lead the way, and show their dog friends all their toys and the best places to run riot around the house. Take turns with the other dog owners, so the pooches can enjoy a new environment and you can have some much-needed relaxation after a few hours of madness!

Embrace the wet weather!

The usual way of rainy outdoor time is getting rain-coated up, and stomping through walkies as quickly as possible. But why not have a moment of madness, and allow yourself to get soaked through!?

Play all the usual outdoor games, take a longer walk, and laugh at yourself and your pooch embracing the great British weather (please share pics, we would LOVE to see!).

You’ll feel liberated, energised and can look forward to a steaming hot shower and good book on your return.