Dog Health Questions: How can I exercise my little dog in winter?

My dog, an 11-month pekingese/poodle mix, is getting so stir-crazy, because I cannot take him for any walks! I have tried boots, sweaters, and just about everything, but have given up on taking him outside as we live in Michigan. I can't imagine what walking on snow or cold cement in 10 degree weather is like in bare paws, and I think he just plain doesn't like the cold! He is still a puppy, so he needs exercise, even though he is a small dog. He is a medium-energy dog, and very calm, although he is getting very rough on his toys now, as he has nothing else to do! (Thank goodness he doesn't destroy anything too valuable!)
Which brings me to my question: For those of you who have dogs who you can't walk in winter, how do you get them exercise? We don't have any dog-training facilities near-bye (other than pet stores like PetSmart) and there are no dog parks near us that have indoor places. I'm just looking for a way to tire him out without playing for 2 hours!

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Teach him to fetch. Toss a ball or toy toward a wall (not down the hall just yet, you don't want him to run away with the ball). When he comes back near you with the ball, let him see you drop a couple of bits of kibble at your feet. He will come closer to investigate...the instant he drops the ball to eat the food, you say the command "fetch". Repeat 20-30times, over the course of a few sessions, in order to condition him to understand what he's supposed to do.

Look up dog training videos on Youtube for other commands you can train your dog. "Roll over" burns up a little energy.

Use his kibble for training so he doesn't become overfed. If he resists "working" for food, let him get a few hours hungrier than usual before you start.

Kibble-dispensing dog toys are another way to keep him busy.

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• I live in ND and take my dog out to exercise in the snow, walking, etc. Their paws and fur are meant for such weather. I even take my dog to the dog park most days.
  
  It might just be that your dog doesn't like sweaters and stuff. I only use sweaters when it's zero or below. Otherwise my dog does fine without it.


• these dogs CAN go out in the winter, u do know that right? Take your dog out on a walk around the block a couple of time a day. unless the snow covers her!


• if he has any doggie friends see if you can set up play dates,
  clear out a room if possible and let them play
  if you have stairs, have him run up and down them on cue,
  the treadmill
  
  i just read that you said that since your dog being a poodle mix, that hes not breed to be outside,
  my poodle LOVED the snow, she was a 8 pound toy,
  i also know many pekes that do like the snow, but the owners dog like it, but i know what you mean with the cold,


• if u have a tredmill you can run your dog on the tradnill


• Play fetch or run around the house with him