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The holidays are long-gone, but that doesn\u2019t mean seasonal liberation is on the horizon. Instead, we must endure short, overcast, chilly days until the trees and flowers begin to bloom in 2-3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like kids, pets can start to feel a bit antsy this time of year. Luckily, there are some worthwhile winter pet activities to keep their paws moving and minds working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Keeping busy when it\u2019s crummy outside isn\u2019t always easy or fun. Many pet owners try to maintain the routine with scheduled walks or runs, but there are times when it simply isn\u2019t possible.
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Animals are incredibly sensitive to changes in their daily norms. However, when the days are shorter than the nights, the ground is wet and cold, and a chilly wind is blowing it can be easy to stay curled up in their comfortable beds. This tendency toward domestic hibernation makes winter pet activities more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Advantage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A great way to approach new winter pet activities is by knowing what motivates your pet<\/a>. Using treats, praise, grooming, toys, and more to your advantage can really help get their bodies moving.
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Next, choose winter pet activities that you know your pet would like to do. For example, many pets like to employ their hunting senses. If that sounds like your pet, design ways that they can hunt, run after, and pounce on their \u201cprey\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above and Beyond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Other keys to keeping pets active throughout the winter<\/a> involve agility courses or participation in training classes. You can certainly work on training at home (check out the book, Brain Games for Dogs<\/a>) for easy to learn commands\/tricks\/games like:
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