Best Walk Types for Dogs in Cold Climates

When it’s below zero, try these cold-friendly walks:

• Short but frequent: Instead of one long trek, split walks into three or four 10-minute bursts.

• Forest and sheltered parks: Trees block wind and deep snow is gentler on paws.

• Urban routes with cleared paths: Use downtown routes that are salted and ploughed, but rinse paws after.

• Play in the yard: Toss a ball or treat right at home—great when roads are icy.

• ‘Sniffari’ walks: Let your dog guide you at nose-level pace—even a short sniff session is mentally enriching.

Always watch for signs of frostbite or cold. Scandinavian dogs are tough, but every pet has limits.