{"id":9963,"date":"2020-05-13T00:51:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T00:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/?p=9963"},"modified":"2025-03-28T04:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T04:42:06","slug":"dog-activities-indoor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/dog-activities-indoor\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Activities: Games To Play With Your Dog Indoors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dog-activities-games-to-play-with-your-dog-indoors\">Dog Activities: Games To Play With Your Dog Indoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s rainy outside or your dogs are just plain bored from being stuck at home, there are so many games to play with your dog indoors. We&#8217;ve got 9 super fun dog activities and games to keep your dogs active around your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-box-of-fun\">1. Box of Fun<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"533\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  class=\"wp-image-9964 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Busy-Box-4.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Busy-Box-4.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Busy-Box-4-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Busy-Box-4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Busy-Box-4-640x426.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring out a box of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prouddogmom.com\/diy-busy-box-easy-enrichment-dog-toy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIY dog toys<\/a> to keep them busy and entertained. While you&#8217;re working from home or doing some chores, these should get them out of boredom for a while.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-ruff-house\">2. Ruff House<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1536\"  height=\"1025\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  class=\"wp-image-9965 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Beagle-running-down-the-stairs-1536x1025.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Beagle-running-down-the-stairs-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Beagle-running-down-the-stairs-1536x1025-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Beagle-running-down-the-stairs-1536x1025-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Beagle-running-down-the-stairs-1536x1025-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Dog-Beagle-running-down-the-stairs-1536x1025-640x427.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;ve got a dog who&#8217;s got lots of energy, toys may not be enough. Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/animalwellnessmagazine.com\/diy-indoor-dog-obstacle-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIY indoor dog obstacle course<\/a>! A fun stairway dash with some dog agility exercises should give them the exercise they need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-alpha-cuppa\">3. Alpha Cuppa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"550\"  height=\"688\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  class=\"wp-image-9966 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/dog-games-pawsh-magazine-3.jpeg\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For doggos who are not so much into physical exercises, this is one of the simple <a href=\"https:\/\/pawsh-magazine.com\/2013\/08\/pet-wellness-02-diy-thinking-dog-game.html#more-2322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">brain games for dogs<\/a>&nbsp;that should do the trick!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-tricks-for-treatos\">4. Tricks for Treatos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"426\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  class=\"wp-image-9967 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/dog-games-roll-over.jpeg\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Teach your fur babies some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smalldogplace.com\/indoor-dog-games.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dog tricks<\/a> and reward them with their favourite treatos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-camera-buddies\">5. Camera Buddies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"900\"  height=\"600\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  class=\"wp-image-9968 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Fun-and-Easy-Pet-Photography-_-Pretty-Fluffy.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Fun-and-Easy-Pet-Photography-_-Pretty-Fluffy.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Fun-and-Easy-Pet-Photography-_-Pretty-Fluffy-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Fun-and-Easy-Pet-Photography-_-Pretty-Fluffy-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Fun-and-Easy-Pet-Photography-_-Pretty-Fluffy-640x427.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab those dog clothes and some cute props and do an instant <a href=\"https:\/\/prettyfluffy.com\/diy-tutorials\/diy-projects\/5-fun-easy-home-pet-photography-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dog photoshoot<\/a> at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-pitty-please\">6. Pitty Please<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"860\"  height=\"561\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  class=\"wp-image-9969 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Nudges-May-G2.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Nudges-May-G2.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Nudges-May-G2-720x470.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Nudges-May-G2-768x501.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/Nudges-May-G2-640x417.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have an inflatable pool inside your home and fill it up with balls. This is one fun dog activity that&#8217;s perfect for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mommatoldmeblog.com\/2016\/05\/ball-pit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">active dogs<\/a>! They&#8217;ll love swimming around with these balls!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-puzzle-feed\">7. Puzzle Feed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"450\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  class=\"wp-image-9970 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/puppy-in-blanket.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/puppy-in-blanket.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/puppy-in-blanket-720x405.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/puppy-in-blanket-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/puppy-in-blanket-640x360.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hide some treats and toys underneath a blanket or towel. Let your pooch figure out ways to get them! It&#8217;s one of the simplest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/apartmentliving\/renting-with-pets\/7-indoor-dog-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dog enrichment ideas<\/a> that they can do at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-the-great-treato-hunt\">8. The Great Treato Hunt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1200\"  height=\"1500\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  class=\"wp-image-9971 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/scavengerhuntideasforpets2.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/scavengerhuntideasforpets2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/scavengerhuntideasforpets2-720x900.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/scavengerhuntideasforpets2-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/scavengerhuntideasforpets2-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/scavengerhuntideasforpets2-640x800.jpeg 640w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get them sniffing around for treats and toys you&#8217;ve hidden around the house. This is one of those <a href=\"https:\/\/trupanion.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/scavenger-hunt-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DIY Dog enrichment activities<\/a> that is fun and safe to do at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-out-of-the-box\">9. Out of The Box<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-9972 csco-lazyload\"  title=\"Dog Activities\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dog Activities\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"400\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/selective-focus-of-adorable-puppy-sitting-in-royalty-free-image-1587632808.jpeg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/selective-focus-of-adorable-puppy-sitting-in-royalty-free-image-1587632808.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/selective-focus-of-adorable-puppy-sitting-in-royalty-free-image-1587632808-720x480.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/selective-focus-of-adorable-puppy-sitting-in-royalty-free-image-1587632808-640x427.jpeg 640w\" ><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots to do as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/uk\/wildlife\/pets\/a32247219\/dog-games-cardboard-boxes-toilet-paper-tubes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fun indoor games to play with your dog<\/a> using cardboard boxes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-for-more-activities-for-your-doggos\">Looking For More Activities For Your Doggos?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Add these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/dog-fun\/diy-dog-toys-cute-and-easy-dog-toy-ideas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Dog Toys<\/a> to your dog indoor activities and games! You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/blog\/dog-fun\/dog-training-how-to-teach-your-dog-basic-commands\/\">Teach Your Dog Basic Commands<\/a> so you can maximize bonding time at home with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"want-to-reward-them-with-some-personalised-gifts\">Want To Reward Them With Some Personalised Gifts?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve got pawsome gifts for your fur babies! These super cute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/dog-bowls.html\" rel=\"noopener\">dog bowls<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarbuddies.com.au\/dog-bone-tags.html\">dog bone tags<\/a> are pawfect to give your babies their reward after playing some games! The best part? These are all made in Australia and shipped super fast! 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