1 Fit Mutt

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...

Lisa takes her Collie Blaze's health very seriously. Blaze, Lisa's gorgeous 6.5 year old Collie, is a puppy mill dog. Lisa makes sure that Blaze stays healthy and fit to avoid common Collie health problems and issues he may be prone to due to having been bred at a puppy mill. Lisa and Blaze go on hiking trips, bike rides, swim, and do Agility. Despite being over 6 years old, Blaze is still a ball of energy. He can go on a 15km cycling trip wi...

Today's post features Scott and his dogs Kona  the 3 year old 70lb Husky/Golden Retriever cross and Penny Lane the 2 year old 28lb Whippet/Pit Bull cross. Scott takes his dogs' health and exercise seriously. No matter the weather, they go for a 45 minute walk each morning. Then, in the afternoon, they also go for a bike ride: Our rides are generally between 15 and 20 km and take an hour or a little more. - Scott Scott's dogs are expected ...

You need to take some safety precautions when cycling with your dog. Fatigue and Heat Exhaustion Paws Traffic Laws Harness vs Collar Other animals Fatigue and Heat Exhaustion Always keep a close eye on your dog while cycling to make sure that it does not become fatigued or get heat exhaustion. Watch closely for the following signs of fatigue and exhaustion: Rapid, heavy panting Dripping mouth Glazed-over eyes Staggerin...

So you’ve decided that you’d like to start cycling with your dog. First, let’s take a look at some basic factors which will influence your and your pooch’s cycling. Your dog’s breed and size Your dog’s fitness level The temperature/weather Your Dog's Breed and Size A pug will never be able to run as far or as fast as a border collie. Whereas some dogs (such as herding breeds) tend to need a large amount of exercise other ...