Our canine companions can suffer from their own form of seasonal depression if we don’t tend to their needs during the winter.

While you may prefer to hole up indoors, your dog counts on the exercise of outdoor walks all year round. Outdoor time is mentally stimulating too. In fact, you might consider sniffing a canine form of social media.

Just make sure you prepare for winter walks by putting a coat on your pooch as necessary. Small dogs and those with short hair are most in need of an extra layer, and all dogs can benefit from winter booties to protect their paws from deicers.

For those days when frigid temperatures increase the risk of frostbite, you might want to pull out the puzzle toys and chew treats for your pooch while you snuggle in for a winter read.