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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 gre...

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 follo...

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...

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, mak...

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 thro...