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Dr. Shruti BhattacharyaBy Dr. Shruti BhattacharyaApril 12, 2020Updated:April 18, 202270 Comments7 Mins Read General Care
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Topics covered in this blog post

  • 7 ways to have an enjoyable lockdown with your dog
    • So what to do now? How to make your days easier to pass?
    • 1. Teach your dog a new trick:
    • 2. Do a DIY indoor activity setup and strengthen your dog’s back leg:
    • 3. Do yoga with your dog
    • 4. Make videos and take lots of pictures
    • 5. Cook for your dog
    • 6. Play a ‘find the treat’ game
    • 7. Have a movie night
    • What are we doing with Delta?
    • Conclusion:

7 ways to have an enjoyable lockdown with your dog

So you are stuck in quarantine. You are missing going to work every day, meeting your friends,  having a social life. Here are 7 ways you can make your lockdown enjoyable with your pup…!!

You have cleaned your house, played video games, tried your hand at cooking and now it feels like the walls are coming closer and you are starting to feel suffocated. One can only take so much of  self-isolation.

So what to do now?
How to make your days easier to pass?

The one thing I can tell you for sure is that there is someone who is extremely happy to have you home and all to himself/ herself… that person is YOUR DOG..!!!

On any normal day (a day without lockdown) our dogs don’t see us lounging around the house. What they see is us running hither thither for our work. Even when we are home we are worried about the work the next day.

However, right now, there is no work to worry about for tomorrow. You may feel like clawing the walls of your house, but there is so much you can do right now.

Keep reading to find out 7 amazing and fun activities you can do with your pup during lock down
Keep reading to find out 7 amazing and fun activities you can do with your pup during lock down

This is the perfect opportunity to bond with your pup and make some amazing connections which you will cherish for the rest of your life.

My boy, Delta is my life. I rescued him when he was merely a day old. You can read his rescue story
here: The heartwarming rescue stories of my dogs. However, when work falls on our shoulder, we do
land up neglecting our loved ones and I am no less guilty of doing the same.

However, this is the time to strengthen that bond with your pup..so here is a list of 7 activities you
can do with your pup when you are stuck indoors.

1. Teach your dog a new trick:

Training your dog on your own has shown to strengthen the relationship. It also shows your dog that
you are in charge. Even if you have taught your dog many tricks, there is always something new to learn.

I have recently been trying to get Delta to jump over my leg by offering him treats on the other side.
However, my smarty-pants boy prefers to go through underneath my leg instead of jumping over it.
LOL. Alternatively, since I use my bed to hold my leg in place, he finds it more convenient to jump on the bed and get to the other side instead of over my leg. It does create a pretty hilarious situation.

2. Do a DIY indoor activity setup and strengthen your dog’s back leg:

If you have been following my blog, you would know that I recently published a post on designing a DIY dog activity course setup at home with things available in your house.

This activity is great to keep your pup from getting bored as well as provides a really good bonding time between you and your pup. These types of close range exercises teach you to look out for signs of your dog’s next action.

This challenges not only you (keeping the treat at a safe distance away from your dog) but your dog as well (your dog is constantly exercising his or her brain to get to the tasty treat somehow.

One more benefit of this exercise is that it gets your dog to become tired. Thus, you can spend less
time on the walk and more time indoors.

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Keeping happy is very important during this time
Keeping happy is very important during this time

3. Do yoga with your dog

I have lost count of how many hilarious videos I have seen on YouTube of people trying to exercise
with their dogs around. Those people mostly never ended up doing the exercise they were meant
to do in the first place. However, the adorable actions of your dog make it totally worthwhile to not
get any real exercise done.

4. Make videos and take lots of pictures

I am not asking you to make professional-quality videos. However, as we all are aware, our dogs don’t have as long a lifespan as we wish for them. So my suggestion to make your quarantine life easier with your pup by shooting lots of videos with them. Record his or her reaction. Share it on social media with friends and family. Provide everyone with something to laugh and joke about.

5. Cook for your dog

Many people have already learned to bake bread at home due to unavailability of the same in the supermarkets.

The next in line is the turn of homemade dog food. You will find thousands of recipes regarding homemade dog food on Pinterest. It’s time to try out a couple and find out if your dog likes your cooking.

6. Play a ‘find the treat’ game


Dogs can be indoor creatures too if motivated properly. A game of ‘find the hidden treat’ will energize and motivate not only your dog but you as well. Take some of your dog’s favourite treats and hide them in different areas of the house. Make your dog stay on command and then give him or her the command to find the treat. Praise your dog diligently after he or she finds the treat.

7. Have a movie night

Who does not like movies? I have seen so many dogs who enjoy animation movies as much as I do. So relax on the couch with a big bucket of popcorn and put up your favorite dog or animation movie to watch with your beloved puppy. A few of my all-time favorite dog movies are:

  • Marley and me
  • Eight below
  • A dog’s way home
  • Homeward bound
  • A dog’s purpose
  • Air buddies

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So many options to choose from. Which is your favorite?
So many options to choose from. Which is your favourite?

What are we doing with Delta?

Well, for starters, Delta is not all that much of an outdoor dog. He is happy and content as long as he can see his parents.

  • I regularly exercise him indoors with the DIY DOG ACTIVITY SETUP so that he is able to shake off excess energy and keep his stamina up.
  • He does go out to poop and pee and to feed his street friends but it’s for a very short while.
  • As you guys know, Delta mostly eats homemade dog food. Right now I am trying a couple of dog cake recipes which I can use for his next birthday. He is a very helpful companion in cooking.
  1. He loves to taste everything.
  2. Licks the bowl clean after the batter has been transferred.
  3. Offers to be the first one to get a taste of the cake the moment it’s out of the oven.

Delta does not enjoy videos of other dogs…LOL. He does, however, enjoy watching his own videos. So I put up his YouTube videos on a loop for him to watch. I think he is still trying to figure out who that other dog is in the videos with his momma..!! He also responds and howls to his howling videos which make it very entertaining for all of us.

Conclusion:

Quarantine is like a glass half full. Take it as a boon. Spend this time with your beloved dogs or cats.
You are their whole world. Every day when you go for work, all they do is wait for you to come home. Once this lockdown is lifted, the world will go back to the previous routine and your pup will spend the entire day missing you. So utilize this time you have with them and make the most of it.

So what are you doing with your cat or dog during this quarantine? If you try any of the above-mentioned activities or if you have a few ideas of your own, be sure to write them in the comment section. I am eagerly waiting to hear our opinions.


PS: If you liked this post, please share it with your friends. Even if you are not a dog guardian, you
may know someone who is. This may come in handy to them.

Thank you for reading…

Stay safe. Stay indoors…!!

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70 Comments

  1. Littlemisadvencha on April 13, 2020 10:36 am

    movie nights? That is sure to be fun. While Im watching the movie, my dog is sleeping beside me. hahaha! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Unknown on April 13, 2020 3:23 pm

    These are great tips. I love spending the extra time with our pups. They usually try to join me when I'm doing a hiit workout. lol.

    – Stephanie | http://www.snippykit.com

    Reply
  3. AiringMyLaundry on April 13, 2020 3:57 pm

    These are some fun ideas. We just have cats, and they are just annoyed that we've been home so much.

    Reply
  4. Unknown on April 13, 2020 4:26 pm

    Love these tips! Our pets get bored and frustrated just like we do, and they pick up on our emotions. It's important to stay present with them and give them plenty of exercise, playtime and love.

    Reply
  5. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 13, 2020 4:30 pm

    Hehe…that's pretty funny..!!

    Reply
  6. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 13, 2020 4:31 pm

    I can never even get one rep done of any workout with Delta around me…LOL

    Reply
  7. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 13, 2020 4:31 pm

    Thank you for stopping by…Absolutely..!! They need engagement as much as we do..:)

    Reply
  8. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 13, 2020 4:32 pm

    Oops…!! They are probably waiting for the lockdown to be over..LOL

    Reply
  9. Tia m on April 13, 2020 5:06 pm

    The poor dogs that are trapped inside!! It must be miserable for them to not be in their normal routine of walks and such.

    Reply
  10. Nyxie on April 13, 2020 6:02 pm

    My cats are getting pretty sick of us being around the house. I wish there was more we could do with them!
    Love the post 🙂

    Reply
  11. Infinity Laser Spa on April 13, 2020 6:09 pm

    These are all such great ideas! I guess dog can grow antsy when cooped up too. My cat was mostly an outdoor cat when I was living in London but with the lockdown, i would have him inside so it would be pretty tough for him.

    Reply
  12. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 13, 2020 6:23 pm

    It does get hard for them. Hope these tips make life a little easier 🙂

    Reply
  13. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 13, 2020 6:25 pm

    Yes..it is indeed hard. That is why I exercise Delta indoors only with the diy dog activity setup. Simple easy and efficient. The link is embedded in the post above if you wish to check it out

    Reply
  14. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 13, 2020 6:25 pm

    Thank you so much. 🙂

    Reply
  15. annies home on April 13, 2020 7:06 pm

    sounds like a great time to make the bond between you and your friend better thanks for sharing the great ideas

    Reply
  16. Why Girls Are Weird on April 13, 2020 7:09 pm

    My furkids have been enjoying lots of cuddles and lots of walks. It's awesome for them!

    Reply
  17. Jessica on April 13, 2020 7:54 pm

    Dogs get bored during quarantine too. Thanks for all this tips.

    Reply
  18. Alissa Ackerman on April 13, 2020 9:58 pm

    These are really creative and cute ideas!
    I can't read everything you said about them, though, because the formatting for viewing your website on mobile is cutting off about half of the page 🙁

    Reply
  19. Adrienne on April 14, 2020 12:01 am

    Thanks for sharing this! I love my pups so much and these are all great ideas. I know they are loving us all being home with them.

    Reply
  20. Marie at Complete Literature on April 14, 2020 12:19 am

    We are fortunate to live in an area that we can still take our pets outside. But this is also a great list for the indoor times as well.

    Reply
  21. JNoteMusic on April 14, 2020 2:35 am

    Very interesting how people are so attached to their pets. I remember my ex-boyfriend having two huge dogs. He would love this post.

    Reply
  22. Britt K on April 14, 2020 3:17 am

    You've got some fun suggestions. My pups LOVE spending time at home cuddling, so we've done the movie night thing a few times. Usually after a good long walk to wear them out first.

    Reply
  23. L.M.N on April 14, 2020 4:13 am

    A great idea for this surreal time with so many of us stuck in. In some countries people are allowed walk their dogs, but I guess in others they may not be able to. In Japan, its still okay to bring dogs for walks. I can't imagine how stressful it would be for a dog to be stuck in all day everyday. Great suggestions here. Best, Lynda H

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  24. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 14, 2020 7:12 am

    Your'e welcome. Happy to help.

    Reply
  25. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 14, 2020 7:13 am

    I can absolutely relate. They must be so happy you are home with them and they dont have to wait for you. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Blair Villanueva on April 14, 2020 7:58 am

    Here in Melbourne, dog owners are still allowed to walk their dogs but with a shorter time limit. It would be less challenging if dogs are used to being indoors only.

    Reply
  27. Kimberly Caines on April 14, 2020 8:07 am

    Before the lockdown start, I thought my life could be boring when I'm home. But I'm wrong with that. Lockdown has a lot of good effect to our life, we can build a bond with our familes and fur babies. We always play and cuddles all the time. and that is one of the best memories I can cherries forever.

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  28. Rahul Saha on April 14, 2020 9:59 am

    Superbly written article which comprehensively describes various options one can have during lockdown when it comes to bolstering the bond with their furry friends..
    A must read..

    Reply
  29. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 14, 2020 11:25 am

    Thank you so much for your appreciation

    Reply
  30. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 14, 2020 11:28 am

    I am happy for the dogs in Melbourne😊😊

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  31. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 14, 2020 11:30 am

    I am so happy that you are looking at the positive side..😊😊 Your babies must be very happy too to have you all to themselves

    Reply
  32. Nikki Hall on April 14, 2020 1:39 pm

    Luckily we have a backyard, so our dog isn't completely on lock down. We have been working on some training though.

    Reply
  33. Alvern at Success Unscrambled on April 14, 2020 3:14 pm

    Tons of great ideas here. I never even thought of doing indoor activities with a dog probably because I don't have any pets. Movie night with your pet does sound like a lovely option.

    Reply
  34. Fun As You Grow on April 14, 2020 3:48 pm

    It's important to remember this is a change in routine for them too. They need attention and some engaging activities too. Very helpful tips.

    Reply
  35. Jessy Lauren on April 14, 2020 7:22 pm

    I love these ideas! My pups are not used to us being home all the time so taking advantage of the extra time together makes it so much better.

    Reply
  36. Jessi Joachim on April 14, 2020 7:35 pm

    My dog is quite old and lazy but you can tell she loves us being home with her all day. We spend time outside and she gets to play with the kids more for sure.

    Reply
  37. taylortheatrics on April 15, 2020 6:10 am

    Awe, these are great suggestions; it would be amazing to have a pet during this time, but unfortunately I am not able to because of my spouse. I am blessed to have someone who comes home after work that loves me though. I really enjoyed reading your article though!

    Reply
  38. Prime Beauty on April 16, 2020 2:02 am

    These are great ideas! I think I might try making homemade dog treats too!

    Reply
  39. pet-ideals on April 16, 2020 8:24 am

    Great informative and handy article indeed!

    Can i have your permission to republish at my website blog?
    https://pet-ideals.com/

    Thanks!

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  40. solrazo.com on April 17, 2020 5:00 am

    Great activities! It's time to bond more with them, after all they are also part of the family.

    Reply
  41. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 7:54 am

    I am sorry. Thank you for bringing it to my notice. I will keep it in mind. I have fixed it for now. Thanks again.

    Reply
  42. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 7:54 am

    You're welcome. Happy to help.

    Reply
  43. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 7:55 am

    Thank you for stopping by.

    Reply
  44. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 7:57 am

    I am so happy for you… 🙂

    Reply
  45. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 7:58 am

    Happy to help :). Let me know if you try out any other suggestions. 🙂

    Reply
  46. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 7:59 am

    Thank you so much for your appreciation. Times are hard everywhere. I hope things get better.

    Reply
  47. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:00 am

    Please contact me regarding the same on my email shrutibhattacharya.art@gmail.com. Thank you. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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  48. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:01 am

    That is great. With time on your hands, you can probably get some useful training done right now.

    Reply
  49. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:02 am

    One day if you ever plan to, I hope these ideas come in handy then 🙂

    Reply
  50. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:03 am

    Thank you so much. Yes, they absolutely do. I am worried about when the lock down ends, we will have some highly anxious babies on our hands…

    Reply
  51. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:05 am

    Absolutely…!! This is their time :).

    Reply
  52. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:06 am

    I am very happy you liked my ideas. In case you try out any of these, let me know how it goes.

    Reply
  53. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:08 am

    My boy is my universe. He is my son. They are only pets as long as they are in shops or street animals as long as they are on the streets. Once they cross the threshold of your house, they become permanent family members.

    Reply
  54. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:10 am

    Thank you so much for your appreciation. I hope one day you get a furry friend. Life is never the same without them. I can't remember a time when Delta was not in my life.

    Reply
  55. Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya on April 18, 2020 8:11 am

    That would be amazing. Let me know how it goes… 🙂

    Reply
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