Visit a Pumpkin Patch

With acres of farmland, most pumpkin patches offer a fun activity where you can easily maintain proper social distancing while having a fun outing with your pet.

Carve Pumpkins

Pumpkin carving in the backyard is a fun activity for the whole family including the family dog. Check with your vet first to confirm that there are not extenuating circumstances with your pet, but generally pumpkin is a healthy treat for your pup, so they will gladly help you clean up the scraps.

Take Long Walks

With the cooler fall weather, there is less chance of either you or your pet becoming overheated. Take advantage of that with some nice long walks to enjoy the colorful fall scenery - either in your neighborhood or one of Greensboro's beautiful parks.

Go Apple Picking

We are fortunate to have lots of apple orchards just a couple of hours away in the Brushy Mountains of NC. Your dog will love a trip to the orchard where they can sniff out apples as a sweat treat. You shouldn't allow them to overindulge in apples and, again, check with your veterinerian to make sure that an apple treat is okay for your dog.

Trick or Treat

Trick or Treating can be a fun activity for the whole family including pets. Just make sure to follow all the normal safety rules as well as social distancing rules in your area. Friendly Pets has great pet costumes for extra Trick or Treating fun!

Play Football or Tailgate in the Backyard

Whether you are tossing around the football, or doing a little remote tailgating, your dog will love getting in on the action. If you are tailgating, make sure you keep your puppy away from the hot grill, human food and drink, and other hazards.