Just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean that you and your pet dog have to stay indoors all the time. In fact, winter is the best time to enjoy the outdoors especially in July because it offers a mild winter temperature that would allow you to enjoy and make the most out of this season. It is also a great time for you to give your dog a good exercise, which is very important to keep him healthy.

Here are the fun winter activities that you and your dog will surely love:

Skijoring – this activity is a cross country skiing combined with dog mushing / racing. You just need to secure a special and durable harness for your dog and a belt for yourself in order to enjoy this activity.  You can do this activity in the snowy mountains of New South Wales or the Alpine regions of Victoria. This activity can truly bring absolute fun for humans and any dog over 30 lbs.

Fetch – indeed, playing fetch can also be fun even if the weather is cold. You can throw a ball and wait for your dog to return the ball to you. Just use a brightly colour ball or Frisbee so you can find it in case it gets lost.

Walk / Run – just like during the warm season, walking or running is a great way to exercise yourself and your dog. In fact, they can enjoy the weather more during the winter season because the temperature is more forgiving than during summer. Just don’t forget to gear your dog up with winter dog clothes and dog shoes to prevent him from chilling.

The winter season is definitely a great time to bond with your pet dog. However, spending both of your time indoors would only let you both miss out on the great fun that you can experience outside. So, the best thing to do is to plan for the different outdoor activities that you can do for each day to mark a memorable winter season this year.