Pets & Play

Fifty fun things to do with your dog today — indoor games, outdoor adventures, and kid-friendly activities by age, plus the enrichment science behind them.

If your dog is scared of Halloween, start doorbell and costume desensitizing now. Calming steps, candy safety, and kid-friendly ways to help on trick-or-treat night.

A back-to-school dog routine for easing separation stress: gradual departures, exercise timing, and real signs your dog home alone after school needs more help.

Gentle Halloween games for dogs and young kids, from costume parades to a calm indoor trick-or-treat, with age bands (3-13) and safety tips families can trust.

15 indoor dog games for kids ages 3–13, from muffin-tin puzzles to living-room obstacle courses, using items you already have at home for rainy days.

25 vet-sourced summer activities for kids and dogs, grouped by heat level, plus the pavement test and heatstroke signs every family needs this July.