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Keeda and I took part in the RSPCA Million Paws Walk in Perth today - we had a great time! We arrived about 5 minutes before 10am (which is when the walk started) and ended up at the front of the pack, right behind the ribbon. At 10am the ribbon was cut by Colin Barnett and we were off! Thousands of dogs and owners started the Million Paws Walk. Keeda did very well - she heeled perfectly, got along with other dogs, sniffed, and just had a great time. We finished the 5km distance in no time and then it was time to check out the various booths and tents that the Million Paws Walk sponsors and RSPCA set up. There wer... full article »

1 Fit Mutt is participating in the RSPCA Million Paws Walk on May 16 2010. Support a good cause and help fight cruelty to animals with a small donation toward the cause here (http://www.millionpawswalkfundraising.com.au/1fitmutt). We keep hearing more and more stories of animal cruelty, like the puppy who was dumped in a drain, a poor mutilated dog whose four legs had been cut off, and so many other cases of animal abuse. Videos like the following (warning, this video is highly disturbing, it depicts horrible abuse. I couldn't stomach watching all of it) illustrate all too well how sick and disgusting some people a... full article »

I figured I’d do some articles about your running as opposed to just running with your dog. After all, there is so much to learn about running in general and all of it can help you when you bring your four-legged friend along. If you’re going to run with your dog, you’ll need to invest in a pair of good running shoes. In fact, running shoes will likely be your biggest expense when you’re starting to run. You can seriously mess up your feet, ankles, and/or knees if you run in shoes that are too old or don’t suit you. Just as it’s important to watch over your dog and make sure it’s handling the running... full article »

Dogs can happily live outside provided they get plenty of contact and playtime with their human family, enough space to run around, and socialization with other dogs. Here are some points about having a happy, fit outside dog: Don’t Chain Your Dog Up If you’re going to keep your dog outside, don’t chain it up to its kennel and expect it to be ok. Dogs need to have space to move, run, play. If you’re going to keep an outside dog, make sure you have a fenced yard that’s big enough for your dog’s roaming needs. How much space your dog needs to roam will depend on its breed, size, and overall energy leve... full article »

Any responsible dog owner wants their dog to be healthy and fit. Unfortunately having a healthy dog isn’t just about how you treat your pet and how well you take care of it. Your future dog’s breeding can play a huge role in its health. This is why it’s important to do your research and avoid buying from backyard breeders or puppy mills. Why You Shouldn’t Buy from Backyard Breeders I define “backyard breeders” as dog owners who throw a couple of dogs together and make them pop out some babies to make a bit of cash. What puppy buyers need to realize is that this is not an acceptable way to breed dogs. Res... full article »