Rainy day family activities at home? How about cooking, arts, and crafts. Pets can play a huge role in providing entertainment during rainy days. Here are some ideas for fun and educational activities for pets during the day:
Pet Games for those family members who have dogs, playing games such as fetch can help relieve stress and tension especially if the weather is inclement. Older pets might be more interested in “hide and seek”. Dogs can track their quarry by barking or scratching. Games played with indoor pets help build a bond between owner and dog, strengthens the family unit, reduces tension and anxiety and improves health and well being.
Everyone enjoys an afternoon of arts and crafts. Pets enjoy being in the company of people and pets enjoy the variety of things they can make or create. Arts and crafts for pets can be made into collages, created from fabric, used for decorative purposes on furniture, or made into paper. There are an endless variety of arts and crafts for pets to enjoy.
A doggie door is a plastic flap that is secured to the side of the door and allows dogs to come and go in their own space. They are great fun for rainy days and when you have visitors. When using a dog fence, it is important to remember that your dog must be able to see out and see past the dog fence. If the dog can see outside, it will not learn to leave its designated area. To create this type of activity, all you need are some fabric, scissors, dog doors (to prevent them from coming out) and fabric or yarn to paint on the door and it is ready to go.
Art and Crafts provide a medium for you and your family or friends to create something special while enjoying the weather. Many different types of art and crafts can be made for both adults and children and there are a number of options for those with artistic talents. You can do a lot of fun and unique things by combining different types of art and crafts to your pets needs. Use yarn or fabric to weave or paint on and you can create unique artwork for your dog to enjoy.
Crocheting is a very popular craft activity that uses knitting needles and colorful yarns. This wonderful and relaxing craft provides hours of entertainment and you can make items for your pets just as you would for yourself. Pets love to feel cuddly and like a part of the family so why not create something special? You can make fleece blankets, pillows and more.
Potty Training Arts and Crafts provide an outlet for you and your dog to bond while working on good behavior. You can use collars and stickers to reward your dog when it picks up its waste in the yard. Pets need to be taught acceptable habits around waste so they don’t become a nuisance. This is an easy and inexpensive craft that provides lots of fun for both you and your pets. There are a number of options for you to choose from when creating your craft; you can buy a do-it-yourself kit or hire a professional to create one for your dog.
Rainy day crafts and activities can provide hours of fun for everyone in your family. Pets deserve to have fun too when nature calls, but they shouldn’t have to be the only one getting the fun. With a dog fence, you can create a safe haven for your pet where they can go when the weather is bad or bored. Create a new and creative space for your dog where they can play or exercise while keeping them off other parts of the house and out of the rain. You can find kits that make beautiful dog fences that protect your pets during the rainy days and provide hours of fun and enjoyment.
Dorothy Morgen-Sterns is a writer about lifestyle, fashion, design, and household topics. She is currently practicing her Master’s Degree in English by working as a journalist. She currently lives in Missouri with her cat, Lucy.