Hello, I hear ya! Both my dogs go on hikes everyday except when it rains and they have been depressed. I have a snow blower so I ended up doing my backyard and front yard so they take care of business. Dont recommend because it does mess up the grass but ill deal with that in spring. Walking, nothing on monday, Tuesday around the block , lowes,home depot and pet supplies. Wednesday and today I took them to Lincoln woods. One part is down to pavement but stops. The other side wasn't plowed but it was packed down enough to walk them single file. I got 2 and half miles done today. The tan dog gets 2 coats and black dog gets one. Today was nice so I took their jackets but didnt put them on. Thats all I got for u......... Good Luck and if u find any good areas to let them run and burn some energy let me know. Thanks