The Challenge
When the “RealFeel” temperature in Foxboro drops into the single digits, a 30-minute walk isn’t just unpleasant—it’s unsafe. But a cooped-up dog can quickly turn into a destructive one.
The Science of “Tiring Out” Your Pet
Mental stimulation is often more exhausting than physical exercise. Ten minutes of intensive “nose work” can be as tiring for a dog as a 45-minute walk.
3 Pro-Level Indoor Games
- The “Find It” Scavenger Hunt: Hide small pieces of high-value treats (like freeze-dried liver) around your living room. Use a “release command” and let your dog use their ancestral hunting instincts to find the “treasure.”
- The Muffin Tin Brain-Teaser: Place kibble in the holes of a muffin tin and cover each hole with a tennis ball. Your dog must figure out how to nudge the balls out of the way to get the food.
- Vertical Play for Cats: Winter is the perfect time to optimize your home for felines. Clear off a shelf or add a window perch near a bird feeder. “Cat TV” provides hours of mental engagement without the cold.
How We Help
When the weather is too treacherous for our standard Easton routes, we don’t just cut the visit short. We pivot to Premium Indoor
Enrichment
We spend our time engaging your pet with puzzles and indoor play so they are calm and relaxed by the time you walk through the door.