Being stuck indoors can make exercising your dog quite a challenge. I’ve tried cuddling with Laika while watching the Golden Girls all day long, but she wasn’t having any of it. Like most dogs she needs daily exercise, and a cuddle marathon just won’t cut it.

The good news is there are some easy ways to keep your dog physically active indoors. Here’s 10 ways to exercise your dog on a rainy day.

A fun nose work game, such as find the treats, is a great way to keep your dog active indoors. Find the treats is simple to play; the only thing you need to get started is your dog’s attention and some yummy treats. I use chopped up carrots, but you can use any sort of treat you’ve got on hand.

The purpose of the game is to have your dog sniff out treats you hide around the house. When you’re first starting out you’ll want to make it easy, until your dog gets the hang of it. Have your dog sit in a stay position and place some treats around the room where they can see them. After they’re spread around release your dog give them a cue to “find the treats.” Keep it fun and positive by praising them each time they pick up a new treat.

Once you’re pretty sure your dog has a good grasp of what “find the treats” means you can start hiding them in more challenging spots. Have your dog sit in a stay position and start hiding treats in areas that are out of sight. Repeat the “find the treats” cue and praise as you did previously. After some practice your dog will start to hone in on their natural sniffing abilities, and they’ll start relying on their nose rather than visual cues.

The best part about find the treats is how simple it is. You can play it anywhere as long as you’ve got some treats on hand. And although it seems pretty basic it will give your dog a nice mental workout and keep them active. Here’s a great article on how to teach your dog how to play find the treats.