8 Ways to Enjoy Summer with Your Pet

What are three ingredients for an awesome afternoon? Time, sunshine, and your favorite furry friend. That’s right, at Deceased Pet Care, we believe it doesn’t take much to make a day awesome. As the summer months are quickly approaching, many of us are leaving weekend netflix-binges for something more active. We invite you to bring your pet along. So here are eight ideas to get outdoors this coming summer season (and a bit more active too).

Sign Up for a 5K: You already take your pet for a couple walks a day. Why not add a few more blocks to your route and start training for a 5K? It’s only 3.1 miles. Your pet and your waistline will thank you.

Go Camping: Most campsites are pet-friendly. We say bring fido along for the fun. Just save a bit of room in your tent, and get ready to watch your pet explore and wag the day away before crashing by the evening campfire.

Beach Day: Admit it, there’s nothing quite as relaxing as a day at the beach. Let your pet jump, play, and swim while you work on your best tan yet. Just don’t get upset when he dives headfirst into a freshly formed sandcastle.

Doggy Dates: There’s nothing to say pets can’t have play dates too. If your bestie has a pet of her own, invite them over to enjoy an afternoon of social enrichment… and a glass of sweet tea for the two of you.

Trail Hiking: Clear your mind with an afternoon on the trail, and bring your pooch along for the fun. We recommend Cherokee Trail at Stone Mountain Park right outside of Atlanta. It’s an afternoon neither of you will regret.

Jogging: If you’re already a regular runner and could crush the aforementioned 5K, we suggest adding your dog to your exercise routine. With a bit of training, they can lead you to your next goal, and enjoy all the physical and emotional benefits you receive from running as well.

A Day in the Park: Taking your dog to the dog park can be a blast. Just make sure you know the lease laws, your pet is properly vaccinated, and watch for signs of bullying. Check out our previous blog for more on that.

Fetch: This one is a tried and true staples of the pet population. The only caveat is we recommend avoiding sticks and branches. They can be choking hazards, or create bad habits of eating/chewing things that could be a danger. Stick with balls, toys, and frisbees.

So what did you think of our list? We know there are a hundred more ways to enjoy the outdoors with your pet, but wanted to keep it to our favorite eight. At Deceased Pet Care, it’s the moments we share with our pets that make life so special. Take an extra five minutes or five hours; the outdoors and opportunities are limitless. And did we miss any must-have activities to share with your pet? Let us know in the comments below!

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