Activities For Dogs In Pennsylvania On Rainy Days

Sometimes the rain can just be too much to work around, leaving you and your dog to attempt to avoid it entirely. But that doesn't mean the two of you need to be stuck inside your house, noses pressed against the window and wishing you could be outside like a classic kids movie. If you need to get out of the house but stay indoors, there are plenty of new dog-friendly places you can check out. Tons of stores allow well-behaved dogs to peruse their wares with their owners, so there will be plenty of opportunities to check out a variety of items. That means you can kill as much time as you like in a super easy way and all at a cost of your choosing (depending on what you decide to buy) without feeling guilty for not being outside.

When you have a dog that has a high energy drive or just plain needs some exercise, rainy days can be the absolute worst, as it likely keeps the pair of you from taking a walk, run, hike, bike ride or a trip to the dog park. Thankfully, some states are getting hip to the fact that bad weather is unavoidable during certain times of the season and have developed all-in-one facilities to accommodate those inconvenienced by it. Due to Pennsylvania's size and population, quite a few have popped up all over the state, so those in almost all parts have reasonable access to something at least somewhat close. They're not always cheap, as you often need a membership, and it does take a few steps to get through registration, but when all is said and done, you'll have a place to go in rain or snow.

Unfortunately, this activity won't work at all times of the year and it certainly won't work for all types of dogs - this one takes getting wet. But fortunately, it does work best in the rainiest season, which generally falls between July and September, meaning the rain itself, not the temperature, will likely be the only thing from getting you outside. If you and your dog are brave enough (and don't mind getting wet) there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of. The only caveat is that you'll want to make sure there's no lightning, as that throws every one of these options out the window. Otherwise, as long as it's warm enough, you can do these easy activities anytime it rains, generally for cheap, and you can spend as much or as little time doing them as you please. Mind you, it will take considerable drying time and potentially cleaning, but it may just be worth it.