Creative ways to exercise with your pup while in quarantine. While self-isolating and quarantining are not ideal situations for us humans, our dogs are certainly loving the extra time we’re all spending at home.
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To help you determine your dog’s mood, use the following 5 signs as a guide to see if they’re happy or could use a little pupster-pick-me-up!
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Sticking to your resolutions means keeping a routine, and owning a dog means you’re already familiar with this! Daily feeding, dog walking, and grooming schedules are all a part of everyday life with your dog.
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If your dog can’t seem to stop munching on things you’d rather they not, like slippers, furniture, or even doors, get them a long-lasting chew toy for Christmas! That’s a win-win! To select best dog presents, consider this list for ideas.
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The weather outside is getting a little more frightful, which means flu season has come to challenge our health. It may be a challenge to have a healthy dog. To avoid catching bugs, we do everything we can to bolster our immunities – going to bed early, taking more vitamins… skipping out on that extra glass of wine 😉 – but as you pop that vitamin C tablet, you may notice a set of eyes staring up at you, pleading for their immune-booster, too.
Yes, your dog needs an immune-system boost every now and again too!
Of course, your pup isn’t susceptible to the same bugs and viruses we humans can catch, but you can help reduce the risk of dog-related diseases such as infections, diabetes arthritis and even cancer, by taking steps to take care of your dog’s health.
Excess fat can cause stress and inflammation inside your dog’s body, which is why it’s so important for your pup to stay active, burning fat and building muscle. Taking your dog for a walk also stimulates their brain, especially during mentally-stimulating exercises like walking a new route, going for off-leash hikes, playing with dog-puzzles, and doing scent training and agility exercises.
Make sure you schedule in at least 30 minutes of activity per day for your dog. If this is too much for your schedule, consider hiring a dog walker to save you time, and help keep your pooch’s immunities strong.
Just like humans, dogs are what they eat, so it’s crucial to choose healthy, whole and local Vancouver dog foods and real ingredients to feed your healthy dog. But it’s also not just what your pup eats – it’s how much that matters too.
Make sure you understand the proper portion-sizes you should be feeding your dog based on their breed, size and weight. You can usually find portion-size information on the outside of dog food packaging, but if in doubt, try a dog food calculator or talk to your veterinarian about the recommended amount you should be feeding your dog.
To help get even more nutrients into your dog, consider giving them nutrition supplements like:
Whatever supplement you decide to use, look for pure ingredients from reputable companies whose products are scrutinized for quality. A good quality indicator is the seal of the National Animal Supplement Council.
Lastly, some tender love and care will go a long way toward bolstering your dog’s immune system. When your pup is happy and relaxed, their bodies are under little to no stress meaning their immune system has a better chance of protecting them. Other than tons of praise and snuggles, a creative way to help relax your dog is a loving massage.
Extra Healthy Dog Tip: While you’re relaxing with your pooch, try giving their muscles a gentle rub and see how they like it. Chances are, they’ll love it! Loving touch and massage can promote relaxation and even healing in dogs, helping to reduce stress hormones in their bodies. One study discovered that moderate pressure massages contributed to ‘enhanced immune function’, which is believed to resonate with our friendly fur-companions too!
Whatever changes you decide to make in taking care of your dog, everything you need is right here in Vancouver. From off-leash parks, and dog hiking paths to pet stores with healthy, whole foods and supplements, Vancouver makes it easy to keep your furry best friend as healthy as can be!
To give you more time and energy and to give your pup a better quality of life, contact Poochhike today! We have plenty of options to suit your dog walking needs. From North Vancouver to South Vancouver and everywhere in between!
Bark at Poochhike today!
There’s a reason why dogs are man’s best friend. They’re ready and willing to take off on an adventure at the drop of a hat and they always seem super excited about it. They give us puppy-kisses when we’re feeling low. They just might be the happiest creature alive when we get home from work!
For all they do for us, we want to give our furry friend the best life possible.
But with an overloaded schedule, finding time to walk with your best pal quickly turns into another item on your never-ending to-do list, making your dog another obligation. That can cause a lot of stress on your relationship with your furry friend.
That’s where dog walkers come in [enter dog walker wearing cape]. They can relieve the burden of walking your dog while keeping your pup safe and ensuring they have the time of their lives!
A professional dog walker can help you get past some of the most difficult hurdles of pet ownership. Leaving you with the best parts – limitless cuddles and a best friend who is healthier and happier.
Knowing that your pup is happy and taken care of makes that daily cloud of obligation and guilt disappear. After all, the last thing you want after an exhausting day of work are two pleading puppy eyes breaking your heart!
On a dog hike, your pup will be:
And when you get home, you’ll be greeted by a contented pal who is ready to relax with you for the evening!
For added peace of mind, make sure you hire a dog walker with the proper credentials, like K9- First Aid Certification.
To give you more time and energy and to give your pup a better quality of life, contact Poochhike today! We have plenty of options to suit your dog walking needs. From North Vancouver to South Vancouver and everywhere in between!
Bark at Poochhike today!