Winter is coming. For many pet households, that means dogs and people will be spending more time indoors, away from the bitter cold. Even though some will be braving the ice and snow for quick walks, most of us will be staying in the warm, climate-controlled confines of home. Since your canine probably doesn’t enjoy Netflix binging nearly as much as you, we’re exploring simple ways to fight the doggie doldrums.

Bella is definitely not a fan of the cold weather. Some mornings it takes a lot of convincing to get her to go outside. She would much rather snuggle up in front of the heater under a blanket, but she is a boxer with lots of energy to burn and living in Wisconsin the cold weather seems to go on for an eternity.

In this video, Dr. Sarah reveals just how easy it is to keep your pup entertained. And we bet that you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much you can do inexpensively! Watch as Dr. Sarah demonstrates with her canine companion eight simple activities for inside playtime. Fend off the wintertime blues with fun for everyone!