After the long, not-so-cold winter that we’ve had this year, it can be tough getting motivated to get physical activity in with your pet. Unfortunately, sedentarism has become a normal lifestyle for many dogs and their owners. The month of April is focused on Canine Fitness. This month-long holiday is designed to get you and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Exercise
The Best Equipment To Keep Your Dog From Pulling On Walks
Going on walks with our pets has many benefits such as keeping us and our pets healthy, enjoying the beauties of nature and spending quality time with our best friends. But how do you keep your dog from pulling the entire walk or chasing after every squirrel they see? There are many different types of… Read more »
How Much Exercise Should Your Dog Be Getting?
Canine health and fitness are important year-round but April, as National Canine Fitness Month, presents a great opportunity to refresh and refocus the fitness goals we have for our dogs. Each dog breed was created to perform a certain job but these days, especially in the DC area, most dogs are companion animals. Excessive sitting… Read more »
The Sun, The Heat, The Humidity… Oh My!
In last month’s blog, we reignited a chat dedicated to helping your dog beat the heat. If you haven’t yet, check it out here. Once you’re all caught up, you’re ready to deep dive into the different factors that may put your dog at high risk for heat sensitivity. For a variety of reasons,… Read more »