Indoor Dog Games
Indoor dog games are a great way to keep your dog mentally and physically active when weather, space, or time limits your options for getting outside. Whether it’s too hot, too cold, or just not the right time for a long walk, indoor games can help meet your dog’s needs for stimulation and movement in a fun and practical way.
This tag features posts with ideas for low-impact, engaging activities you can do at home. You’ll find games that build skills, encourage problem-solving, and reinforce communication, including scent work, targeting, food puzzles, hide-and-seek, and indoor recall drills. Many of these ideas require little or no equipment and can be easily adapted for small spaces or multi-dog households.
Indoor games can also be used to support enrichment goals, ease boredom, and provide a helpful outlet for energy during recovery, rest days, or poor weather. They’re especially valuable for puppies, seniors, and dogs with mobility challenges who may benefit from gentler forms of play and interaction.
At Belle & Bark, we include indoor dog games in our enrichment plans and private training sessions when appropriate. These activities aren’t just time-fillers, they’re learning opportunities that can build confidence, improve focus, and strengthen your bond with your dog.
Explore the articles below for fresh inspiration on indoor dog games that will keep your dog happy, challenged, and connected to you, even when staying inside is the best option.
