10 Fun Things to Do With Your Dog This Summer

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It’s summer time (well almost!) and the living is easy!  I’d bet as much as you’re looking forward to having some fun, so is your pet!  That’s why I like to make sure we do things I know the dogs will enjoy too.  If you’re looking for ways to bond with your pet while it’s warm out, then give these 10 fun things to do with your dog this summer a try!
1.  Go on a walk – This is one of the best things you can do with your dog daily, and you’ll get the benefit too!

2.  Workout with your dog – If your dog is up for it, try taking that walk a step further by incorporating your dog into your next workout. The next time you go for a run, take your dogs along too.  They just might enjoy it and more exercise never hurts.
3.  Go to the beach – Going to the beach is one of the most fun summer activities you can do with your dog!  If they like the water, then there’s endless ocean for fun to be had.  If playing on land or in the sand is more of their thing, you can always play frisbee!

4.  Go to the dog park – The dog park is a great place to let your dog socialize with other dogs, as well as a place to let them roam free off the leash and let out some energy.
5.  Take a day trip – Most dogs love car rides, so you can’t go wrong with taking your pet along for a mini road trip around town or to their favorite store or park!

6.  Go get ice cream – This sounds like something more for the humans, but believe it or not, many local ice cream shops and snowball stands have sugar free dog friendly treats for the furry people too!
7.  Play in the sprinklers – Playing in the sprinklers is a great way to cool down in the heat and  let your dog have fun in the water without the need of a beach or lake.

8.  Go Kayaking – If you’re looking to get out on the water, you can easily take your dog along for a ride too! Just make sure you have an extra seat and life vest!
9.  Go Boating – Some dogs enjoy boat rides just as much, if not more, than car rides, so next time you take the boat out, let your pet join in on the fun summer activities too!

10.  Take your dog shopping – End your day trip with a special shopping trip.  Your dog would love joining in on a visit to PetSmart to help you pick out a new toy or bag of dog food!
Since Hailey loves car rides, I recently took her on a day trip which ended at PetSmart.  She was running low on treats and dog food, so I figured she’d want to have a say in the buying decision!  She’s a fan of the Purina® Pro Plan® line, so this time around we decided to try Purina® Pro Plan® Savor since mealtime is always a time worth savoring and what better way to savor the summer, am I right!? There’s also a great deal that’s been going on from 5/31 until 7/5 where you can get $15 on any Purina® Pro Plan® product, plus save $15 on your next purchase of 10.5 lbs. or larger Purina® Pro Plan® dry cat, dog food, or litter, so we took advantage of that!  Thankfully Purina® Pro Plan® Savor is high quality nutrition with a taste my dogs love.  I knew I couldn’t go wrong with Savor® Shredded Blend Formulas since they’re made with real poultry, meat and fish as the #1 ingredient in all of their dry formulas. Hailey was not disappointed with the tender shredded pieces to say the least! I might as well add “enjoy a meal” to this list of 10 fun things to do with your dog this summer, because let’s be honest, that’s probably every dog’s favorite thing to do!

What fun summer activities will you be getting into with your dog this summer?  You may want to check this out for more ideas and loads of cuteness!