Benefits of Dog Walking

Everyone needs exercise and, despite how much they already move, your dogs still need their daily dose of exercise. A walk can benefit both you and pup in several ways:

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*Instant endorphin boost: Even 10 minutes can uplift your attitude by releasing endorphins and put both you and pup in a better mood!

*Healthy heart: Walking is an excellent source of exercise to strengthen your heart – at any pace you walk or run, you’ll be benefiting your body

*Lower stress: Walking provides a positive outlook for energy and lowers stress – helping to prevent your dog from destructive behavior and lower pet separation anxiety

*Socialization and relationship bonding: Dogs are to ail animals and enjoy the outgoing activity of walking or jogging. Leash training can also strengthen your bond between you and your four-legged friend.

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->Busy schedule? Consider hiring a dog walker! Follow the tips in my “Choosing a Pet Sitter” when picking a dog walker as well.

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->Helpful links to find a dog walker in your area:

*dogwalker.com

*findadogwalker.com

Show & Tell – Water Cooler

Anyone with pets knows they can all be a little quirky when choosing their water source. Some might stick to the bowl while others opt for an outdoor puddle or beg indoors for the faucet.
My two cats started the bad habit of begging by the bathroom sink & I knew that had to stop – fast! We changed their water bowl frequently but that just wasn’t enough. I even bought the a fancy stand with new food and water dishes, still not satisfied. Finally, I tried the simplistic “water cooler” style dish and hooray – problem solved!
The PetMate Replenish Pet Waterer holds approx. 1 Gal. water and is almost 12″ tall. It makes a great Eco friendly option, made with PET eco-sustainable plastics, Microban antimicrobial and a dishwasher safe base.

FROBO makes an innovative new design for the classic water dish as well. The FROBO Cooling Bowl features a non-toxic gel liner that is frozen in the freezer (at least 2 hrs to freeze) – once frozen, keeps water cool all day long, as opposed to ice cubes that melt. Cool water encourages drinking and healthy levels of hydration for your pets. A very interesting new look on a classic design!

 

For on-the-go hydration, Popware has created a travel cup for both you a pup ! The H-DuO has two compartments allow you to keep a drink for you on one side and water for your pup on the other. Both can easily hydrate for trips to the dog park, hiking, road trips and more! Comes with a detachable companion cup and is made of BPA-free materials.

->Already have a favorite water bottle and just want the detachable companion cup? Popware offers BPA-free companion cups sold individually.

 

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What type of dishes do you use for your pet food and water? Metal? Ceramic? Plastic? Leave your answer in the comments!

 

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