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Exercising your dog

Keeping fit with your dog is so much fun! Find out everything you need to know about exercising your dog, from swimming to agility and more.

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Border Terrier standing on a hill with a mountain in the background

How much exercise does my Border Terrier need?

The brilliant Border Terrier was originally bred to assist in foxhunts by helping to drive foxes out of their dens. …

28 October, 2020

Large Munsterlander lying on grass

Case Study: Recovering from elbow dysplasia

Lucy, a PhD student in Leeds, is the proud paw-rent of Otis, a two-year-old Large Munsterlander. When Otis was just…

27 October, 2020

Black dog standing on two legs wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

Dog Pilates: Everything you need to know

Pilates is a fantastic form of exercise that can help strengthen our muscles all over our body, improve flexibility and…

12 October, 2020

Close up of PitPAt on collar of golden retriever

How much exercise does a Golden Retriever need?

Golden Retrievers are a favourite family dog – they tend to be well-mannered, gentle, and great with kids. But did…

18 September, 2020

Two golden labrador retrievers sitting amongst white flowers wearing PitPat Dog Activity Monitors

How much exercise does a Labrador need?

Labradors are amongst the most popular family pets in the UK thanks to their loyalty, gentle nature, and intelligence. Like…

17 September, 2020

Cockapoo running in field wearing a black PitPat Dog GPS Tracker

How much exercise does a Cockapoo need?

Whether you already have a Cockapoo or you’re planning on having one of these furry bundles of fun, you need…

27 August, 2020

Wet Jack Russell Terrier in a forest wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

How much exercise does a Jack Russell Terrier need?

Jack Russell Terriers are spirited, independent little dogs. These pups may be small but they’re no lap dogs. They were…

24 August, 2020

Cocker Spaniel wearing a PitPat

How much exercise do Cocker Spaniels need?

Cocker Spaniels are wonderful pups with affectionate and playful personalities. These dogs come from long lines of working dogs and…

12 August, 2020

Siberian Husky sat on rock in a field

Case Study: Building fitness after being rescued

Found on the streets of a university campus in Seoul, South Korea, Juno had no tag or microchip. Yongin Rescue…

11 August, 2020

Man doing Canicross with two dogs in the woods

Canicross: A beginner’s guide

Image used with permission from DogFit. DogFit provides quality canicross kits and trainer certified courses so you can get started…

17 July, 2020