Is Vigorous Indoor Play Just As Good As Outdoor Play For A Little Dog?
December 31st, 2009 by admin | Filed under sports.I of course still take him outside every day for potty breaks and short walks, but as the weather turns will indoor play in a large open space be just as effective?
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For most small dogs that should be fine.
Any play is good indoors or outdoors my 3 dogs enjoy play better sometimes indoors if they can get my attention away from something and tuned into them, my old dog cant be bothered outside most of the time but still runs off with my slippers wanting me to chase her.
absolutely! get a couple tug toys and/or tennis balls. play actively with your dog…it will run circles around all over.
As long as your pup gets a little fresh air & sunshine….& access to a bit of grass to nibble when his stomach is upset….he should do very well with indoor play.
You puppy is lucky to have someone to care enough to play with him. A lot of dog owners just don’t seem to have the time.
yes, but be sure the length of play time and the level of intensity is enough to wear him out. also, weather permitting, be sure to still take him outside for some play time and sunshine.
yes most small dogs love the inside play just make sure you move all the coffee tables ect out of the way
A dog NEEDS the stimulus of outdoor exercise for its mental wellbeing, yes indoor play will drain his physical energy but a walk involves mental exercise as well as physical exercise.
Dog ownership is an all weather commitment and that involves exercising them no matter what the weather (they love it even if we owners would rather be indoors!!) by your dog a suitable dog coat if you are worried about him feeling the cold.
Have fun indoors playing games of fetch and a good indoor game is hiding a treat somewhere in the house without letting your dog see where then letting them hunt for it and don’t forget obedience training can be done indoors too, this exercises them mind and body
We’ve had some brutally cold, unsafe outdoor winter weather here in the midwest which means my small dogs can’t go out to exercise. When this happens I throw a ball down my long hallway which leads into the bathroom. I do this for 15 minutes sessions several times a day and the dogs are very happy to play this game. I’ve heard of people who put their dogs on a treadmill for workouts, but I haven’t tried that. I don’t look forward to being cooped up, but do what I can to exercise my dogs inside.