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When it’s cold outside, our dogs can get bored and restless.
But we can keep our dogs happy and active with fun winter games.
They love playing in the snow and having new activities to enjoy.
Read the full article from the source material at Doggozila magazine on the link below: 👇
🔗 https://doggozila.com/fun-winter-games-for-dogs/
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You know, when the temperature drops and
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that first snow starts to fall, it's
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really easy to think that all the
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outdoor fun with our dogs is well, on
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pause until spring. But what if I told
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you those cold, gray days could actually
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be some of the best days of the year?
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That's what we're going to cover. How to
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turn this winter into an amazing, safe
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adventure for you and your best friend.
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Okay, so here's our game plan. We're
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going to start with the pure unfiltered
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joy dogs feel in the snow. Then we'll
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get into some awesome games you can play
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both inside and out. After that, we got
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to talk about the crucial safety stuff.
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We'll zoom in on protecting their paws
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and then finish up with a simple
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afterplay routine that's an absolute
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must. I mean, there's just something
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magical about that first snowfall, isn't
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there? And for a dog, wow, it's like
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pure unfiltered excitement. The whole
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world they know just transformed into
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this brand new fluffy playground. And
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their energy is just it's totally
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contagious. And you know what's so cool
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about it? It's how simple their joy is.
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They don't need fancy toys or
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complicated games. For them, the thrill
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is just in that crisp air, all the new
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smells, and that amazing feeling of
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fresh powder under their paws. They will
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happily chase a snowball you pack
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together or just dive right in and roll
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around like it's the best day of their
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entire life. And this this is such a
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great example of how much dogs just love
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being part of the family action. I mean,
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think about it. For a dog, pulling a kid
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on a sled isn't a chore. It's this huge
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adventure. They get a sense of purpose.
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You know, they get to be the helpful
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sled dog for the day, and that makes it
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an unforgettable experience for both the
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dog and the kids. So, all that winter
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excitement is bubbling up. How can we
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channel it? Let's get into some actual
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games you can play, whether you're
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braving the cold or just staying cozy
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inside.
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So, winter fun really boils down to two
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main categories. You've got your classic
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outdoor adventures which are a blast,
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but just as important are those indoor
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games. You know, for the days when it is
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just way too cold or you're short on
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time. The whole point is to keep them
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active and thinking no matter what the
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weather is doing. Okay, for outdoor
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games, you can really get creative.
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Snowy Fetch is an easy win. Just pack a
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snowball and toss it. If you've got
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enough snow, shoveling out a little maze
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gives them an incredible mental workout.
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Want a real burst of energy? Roll a
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giant snowball and have them chase it.
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It is hilarious and it's a fantastic
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workout for them. Oh, and don't forget a
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scavenger hunt. Their nose works just
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fine in the cold and it's an amazing way
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to engage their brain. Now, for those
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days when it is just ridiculously cold,
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it's all about exercising their minds.
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Treat puzzles are absolutely brilliant
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for this. They really make your dog
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think and solve a problem. You can even
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build a little DIY agility course with
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pillows to jump over and chairs to weave
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through. But hey, never underestimate a
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simple scent game. Just hiding treats
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around a room lets them tap into those
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natural hunting instincts, which is
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super satisfying for a dog. Okay, so
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we've talked about all this amazing fun,
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but now we have to shift gears to
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something just as important. Because
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let's face it, having a great time in
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the winter is only possible if we're
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making sure everyone stays safe and
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healthy. So, here it is. The number one
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hidden danger of winter, the salt and
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chemicals they use to deise sidewalks.
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They can be brutal on a dog's paws.
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These products literally pull the
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moisture out of their sensitive paw
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pads, which can lead to painful
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cracking, chemical burns, and even nasty
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infections. This is probably the biggest
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risk we need to manage. And beyond their
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paws, let's not forget the basics. A
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little coat or sweater can make a world
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of difference, especially for
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short-haired dogs who aren't built for
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the cold like a husky is. And believe it
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or not, they get thirsty playing in the
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snow. So, always have fresh water ready.
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But most importantly, just watch your
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dog. You know them best. If they start
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slowing down, it's time to head inside
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and warm up. All right, so we've talked
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about the big danger from salt and ice.
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So, what's the solution? What can we
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actually do to protect their paws when
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we're out there? You've basically got
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two fantastic options. Dog booties are
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the ultimate defense, a total physical
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barrier. The only trick is finding a
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pair that fits really well so they don't
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pop off. The other option is a
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protective paw wax. This stuff is great,
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especially for dogs who just refuse to
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wear booties. You rub it on before you
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go out, and it creates this breathable
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shield that protects and moisturizes
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their pads. And here are a few more pro
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tips for you. Keeping the fur between
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their paw pads trimmed is huge. It stops
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those painful little ice balls from
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forming. Wiping their paws the second
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you get inside should become a
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non-negotiable habit. And of course,
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just use your common sense. If you can
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walk on the snow instead of the heavily
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salted sidewalk, do it. And on those
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dangerously cold days, just stay inside.
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So, you're back inside. You've shaken
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off the snow and you're warming up. The
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fun isn't really over until you've done
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one last super important thing. Let's
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walk through the afterare routine
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that'll keep your dog comfy and healthy.
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This simple three-step check should just
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become automatic. Seriously, make it a
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habit. Step one, as soon as you're in
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the door, give their paws a quick look
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over for any packed snow or ice. Step
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two, a gentle rinse with lukewarm, never
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hot water gets rid of any salt or
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chemicals. And step three, pat them
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completely dry, making sure you get in
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between their toes where moisture can
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cause problems. And for the final touch,
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the pro move, especially if your dog
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gets dry pads, is to apply a little pet
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safe paw balm. This just helps
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moisturize their skin after being out in
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the cold, dry air, and it's fantastic
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for preventing painful cracks. So,
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what's the big takeaway here? It's
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pretty simple. Winter is a season to be
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embraced, not just endured. Get creative
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with your games inside and out. But
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always, always put safety first. Keep
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them warm, hydrated, and rested. Protect
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those paws with booties or wax. And make
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that three-step paw check an unbreakable
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rule after every single time you go out.
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At the end of the day, all this prep and
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care, it's all for something really
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wonderful. It's about more than just
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avoiding cracked paws. It's about being
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able to share in your dog's pure joy,
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building those incredible memories that
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last a lifetime, no matter what season
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it is. So, as we head into these colder
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months, the real question I have for you
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is this. What new winter adventure are
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you going to share with your dog? Cuz
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whether it's an epic snow maze in the
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backyard or a simple game of
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hideand-seek indoors, that opportunity
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to create an awesome memory is always
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right there just waiting for you.
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