How to Keep Your Pet Active Indoors

Not every pet has a backyard to roam. And with heatwaves or rainy seasons, outdoor time can be limited. But that doesn’t mean your dog or cat should sit bored all day.

Here’s how to keep your pets physically and mentally active indoors:

1. Rotate Toys
Don’t leave every toy out at once. Hide and rotate weekly to keep things fresh.

2. Play Hide-and-Seek
Hide treats in puzzle toys or boxes. Pets love sniffing them out—it’s fun and taps into natural instincts.

3. Use Cat Tunnels or Dog Agility Equipment
Create obstacle courses using tunnels or furniture. It’s stimulating and great exercise.

4. Teach New Tricks
Use treat-based training to teach basic commands or even silly tricks like “spin” or “paw.”

5. Schedule Playtime
Make time twice a day to play actively. Even 10–15 minutes of chase or tug-of-war works wonders.

Your home can be a pet playground with the right tools. CherryPaws stocks enrichment toys and indoor gear to keep tails wagging and whiskers twitching—even when stuck inside.

Editorial Staff

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