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This is a guest post submitted by one of our contributors. The author’s views are his or her own and may not wholly reflect the views of 1 Fit Mutt Well it’s finally springtime and where I live in the mountains it was a long, snow filled winter. So, I am very ready for warmer weather and I think my two dogs, Maya and Chief, are just as excited. I am a nature lover so all of these activities are going to relate being happy with your pups in the outdoors. Without further ado, my top 5 best summer dog activities (that could also be great in other seasons): #5 – Biking [caption id="attachment_3288" align="a... full article »

This is a guest post submitted by one of our contributors. The author’s views are his or her own and may not wholly reflect the views of 1 Fit Mutt If you are like a lot of dog lovers you love to take your dog with you to all your activities, including your vacations. Those that love camping and hiking have a great start on a year round way to involve their dog in their adventures. Depending on where you are camping and how accessible your campsite is there are several considerations to keep in mind. The following four tips can help you make your next camping holiday with your dog fun and enjoyable for you both. ... full article »

This is a guest post submitted by one of our contributors. The author’s views are his or her own and may not wholly reflect the views of 1 Fit Mutt Like many dog owners, I grew up with dogs and the only times I ever saw their teeth were when they play-bit each other racing across the yard. Like humans, though, dogs need their teeth brushed in order to have optimum health. Does your pup have bad breath? Studies show that almost all dogs with bad breath suffer from periodontal disease. Take a look at your pup’s canines. Are they yellow or even brown by the gums? That’s plaque buildup. Left untreated, a bacte... full article »

My boyfriend (we'll call him C) and I went hiking with Keeda today in Byford. It was about a 30 minute drive to get there from our house. It was a very...interesting...hike. And at one point very scary. Keeda encountered a kangaroo up close for the first time and, of course, felt the need to chase it, going "deaf" to my calls (aka ignoring me) in the process. She first bolted after a female kangaroo with her joey. We didn't know where she went at first and I was starting to get worried, straying to look for her. Then I get a call from C saying Keeda is back with him. Apparently he was standing there, keeping a l... full article »

This is a guest post submitted by one of our contributors. The author’s views are his or her own and may not wholly reflect the views of 1 Fit Mutt Need ideas on gifts for dog lovers around the holiday? Why not consider a book or magazine subscription for that dog lover in your life? We compiled our five favorite picks that would make great holiday gifts.  These selections are sure to entertain and intrigue readers of all ages. 1.   Dog: This hard cover book is a perfect selection for the little one in your life who loves dogs. The book is complete with 20 colorful pages of different types of dogs. Each pa... full article »