With all the open weekends this fall, it’s the “pawfect” time to engage those four legs and big brain with an interactive doggy game day. Interactive dog toys can improve a dog’s overall health and happiness, so much so that he won’t even realize he’s missing kickoff. Try the Zacro Dog Snuffle Mat, which doubles the oxytocin by rewarding foraging with food. Not sure if your pup is up to the challenge? Try a simple strategy game using a treat-dispensing toy like the MuttsKickButt Natural Rubber Football for a game of hide-and-seek.

Some of our favorite stores welcome dogs inside, which means this fall Uga and the other college mascots can sniff out deals while shopping for anything from seasonal décor at Michaels to supplies for a backyard dog park at The Home Depot. To find a store where four-legged customers can get carted around the aisles by your side, search our pet-friendly shopping directory.

Things are going to look different when it comes to the way college football fans tailgate during the 2020 season. That doesn’t mean supporters on two legs and four can’t chow down on snacks and participate in some traditional pre (and post) game revelry. We suggest Uga X jersey up at his own private backyard tailgate, where he can lap a dog beer and indulge in these delicious and Fido-approved refreshments while watching the game.

Uga isn’t the only four-legged mascot to grace college football sidelines (he’s not even the only Bulldog). With competition so fierce, it’s imperative he keep up with his social media presence. This season off the field is an opportunity to capture some new festive photos, whether he’s competing for #1 Furry Fan or just needs an updated portrait for the mantle.

Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Since he won’t be on the college campus for football games this year, Que could take the time to get that degree he’s been pining for… or at least learn some new skills. These dog schools would be happy to have him enrolled and offer unique classes on anything from how to be a therapy pup to mastering the Canine Quoit.

College mascots and football supporters of all breeds will love the festive atmosphere of game day at a sports bar and restaurant almost as much as the tasty morsels that might drop under the table. This season, watch the game on a big screen on a pet-friendly patio with your wide Retriever. You might even bump into Uga there, too.

Pet-friendly getaways offer a chance to take a break from the commotion of everyday life. If an escape from reality is just what Uga needs this fall, there are plenty of places where he is welcome, whether he’s looking for something completely off-grid or just a spot to rest his paws. If that sounds like exactly how you and Fido want to spend weekends this fall, check out these tips for booking a vacation rental with your canine companion.

Instead of sitting on the sidelines, off-duty football mascots can embark on a hiking adventure to see the changing leaves this autumn. Although Bulldogs aren’t known for having especially great hiking stamina, they are excellent travelers. If a day on the trail is off the table, Uga can join his family to take in the fall foliage at one of these vacation rentals with a view.

With so much more time on his hands, Que can plan the best "Howl-O-Ween" costume ever! Here’s a roundup of a few of Fido’s friends in their best Halloween dog costumes from 2019 for inspiration.

Whether Fido is a University of Georgia fan or just a fan of having famous friends, he will be able to meet Uga virtually this season. Que’s human, Charles Seiler, says the Dawgs mascot will make remote appearances during games this fall and even conduct video calls from home. UGA’s athletics department has also announced plans to roll out a feature where fans can click on a button and be able to see Uga X enjoying everyday life at home in dog-friendly Savannah.