Lucas spends a big chunk of his day guarding the house from his perch on the chaise in our bedroom. Lately, though, with the gray, icy, snow-covered days, he’s been sleeping more than guarding. We are all so ready for spring, so ready to resume our normal, active lives, so ready to wear shoes instead of boots and to see grass instead of ice.

I received 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog for Christmas, but haven’t really had time to dig into the book yet. I think this week is perfect to start some of the more challenging and engaging tricks to get the boys active again!

How about you? How do you beat the blues during this homestretch of winter?