DOOG Blog

  With summer just weeks away and a lot of gyms still closed due to covid restrictions we thought we would share 5 ways you can burn more calories and get a great workout on your dog walk .  1 – Step It Up Ditch your regular route and research some walking trails near you that have a steep incline or sets of stairs. Adding stairs to your walk routine can help you burn twice the amount of than taking a flat path. 2 – Go The Extra Mile Get up half an hour earlier in the morning and add...

We've done some research and created a definitive list of beautiful Spring walks to take your dog on in each state this long weekend. 

 If you have a new puppy or dog in the family, sometimes the first public outing can be intimidating for both you and your new dog. Check out our guest blogger Dr Katrina Warren's tips for getting the most out of your time on a walk and at the dog park together.  This year has seen a huge change in the way most of us live and I think pet owners now appreciate the companionship of their pets more than ever before.  I have noticed a big increase in dog numbers and there are some fairly obvious reasons for this....

If the conditions outside make it unbearable or dangerous to walk, it is still possible to make sure your dog has some daily exercise indoors – you just need to be a little creative. 

Training your new pet can start the moment you bring them home and remember, you always want to set them up for success. This means rewarding them for any behaviours that you want them to repeat, ideally with a treat.