5 Rainy Day Activities to Keep Your Pup Occupied

April showers bring May flowers and when it is “raining cats and dogs” in your city, the prospect of entertaining your energetic doggo can grow more difficult. Rain or shine, your dog relies on you for quality time, exercise, and amusement. Without a trip to the park or a run about the backyard, all that pent-up energy from your bubbly pup can come out in frustrating ways. Before the cabin fever sets in, check out our list of activities to cure those rainy-day blues.

Indoor Playdate

As the rain comes down, turn your pup’s frown upside down with a surprise playdate! Take the dreary day as an opportunity for you and your furbaby to socialize with friends. Socialization is key in raising dogs, it helps with attitude, temperament, and public interactions. A social dog is a happy dog. When your pals come over figure out some fun indoor activities to keep your four-legged guests occupied and happy. Games like Hide and Seek, Hall Ball, Puzzle Toys, and Tug-Of-War could be the perfect cure for wet weather.

Video Challenge

Grab your smart phone or a camera and film a video of your pet to participate in any of the dog-friendly video challenges circulating the internet. Videos of cute and cuddly pups have been some of the greatest entertainment social media has brought us. Make a video of your own. The video sharing service known as Tik-Tok is brimming with trends for you and your four-legged friend to participate in and share with online communities. These internet trends will help bring a smile to your face and distract you from the downpour.

Leave the House

The rain does not have to stop you from leaving the house, take a car ride to local dog-friendly spots around town. There are quite a few stores that allow dogs to browse with their humans. Let your furbaby pick out a new toy to keep them entertained later in the day, depending on the weather. While you are at the store, grab a bag of Evolve treats for a rainy-day reward. Before you head home, make a pit stop at a local brewery or dog-friendly coffee shop. They often have indoor seating or covered patios for four-legged friends to sit and sip on water while you drink a fresh brew.

Be lazy

A rainy day is a suitable time to find new activities, but it can also be a wonderful time to relax. Enjoy simple pleasures such as a tv show binge, a dog-centric movie marathon or read an exciting book to your pet. IMBD has an extensive list of 100 dog movies for you to pick from, ranging from romantic comedies to drama and adventure. You will not have a problem finding something to increase your and your pet's interest. If books are more your thing, head to your local library or download an audio book or kindle book from Amazon.

Spa Day

Use the dreary day turn a chore into a fun, Zen spa day for your doggo. Start with a luxurious bath and scrub them down following with a quick rinse off. After the tub time, groom your furbaby a little extra with a long brushing, most dogs enjoy the scratching sensation. If you are brave, give your dog a mani-pedi by trimming their nails and adding a little nail polish. DO NOT use human nail polish, Chewy.com has a wide selection of pup polish colors to decorate your pet’s paws. Adding a few extra steps to bath time will make your pup feel extra special and leave them looking fabulous.

What do you do with your pet on rainy days? Tag us @EvolvePetFood on Instagram with your favorite rainy-day activity.