Having a cat or dog (or better yet, both!) is therapeutic for many people. That being said, what kinds of things should you do with your pet to bond? There is of course the obvious playing, sleeping and eating, but there are so many more ways you can bond with your pet.

10 things to do with your cat:

1. Teach your cat to walk on a leash. It might take some time, but this is a good way for your cat to experience the outdoors.
2. Go bird watching.
3. Hide treats around the house for them to find.
4. Use empty boxes to build a kitty playground.
5. Teach your cat to give a high five.
6. Read to your kitty.
7. Make a hat for your cat.
8. Start an Instagram page for your cat.
9. Visit a nursing home with your cat.
10. Have a photo shoot with your cat.

10 things to do with your dog:

1. Throw your dog a birthday party.
2. Go to the beach with your companion.
3. Give your dog a mani pedi.
4. Play in the leaves – or, depending on the weather, frolic in the snow.
5. Fling a Frisbee to your dog.
6. Blow bubbles for your puppy to follow.
7. Get a caricature of you and your dog.
8. Go geocatching with your dog.
9. Give your dog a massage.
10. Take your dog to work.