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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 Collie running in a field wearing a red PitPat GPS Dog Activity Monitor

Sheepdog Trials: What you need to know

Using dogs to herd sheep is an ancient practice – dogs have been used to guard and herd livestock for…

22 June, 2020

Springer Spaniel leaping over jump wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

Dog agility: getting started

Agility is a fantastic way to exercise and train your dog, and it’s great fun as well. Healthy dogs of…

22 June, 2020

Dog on a hike

Hiking with your dog: what you need to know

Everyone knows that dogs make pawfect hiking companions, but it’s fair to say that there is a bit more preparation…

17 June, 2020

Springer Spaniel having a swim

Taking your dog swimming: what you need to know

Isn’t it strange that your dog is quite happy to dunk their head into the muddiest puddle they can find,…

17 June, 2020

Duck Toller Retriever wet wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

How to exercise your dog in the summer

It’s getting to that time of year when the weather starts heating up and we start spending more and more…

08 June, 2020

Miniature Schnauzer in forest with two front paws on a log, wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

10 dog breeds that need moderate exercise

Looking for a dog that will enjoy a long walk at the weekend but is happy with shorter walks in…

08 June, 2020

Golden Labrador Retriever in front of a view of a valley

Top 10 most active dog breeds

Some dogs seem to have boundless energy. If you’re equally energetic and love to run, walk, or exercise any other…

08 June, 2020

spaniel with ball in ball thrower wearing a PitPat Dog Activity Monitor

Best exercise equipment for dogs

Walking has always been the go-to exercise for dog owners, but in recent years there’s been an increase in the…

19 May, 2020

Woman walking Golden Retriever in city park

How to find exciting new dog walking routes near you

Quick Links Reading a map Understanding your rights of way and access Finding a local route Following an existing route…

30 April, 2020

Boy running with dogs

What are the best types of exercise for my dog?

Everyone knows that dogs like walks.  In fact we can probably say that dogs love walks.  It doesn’t take long…

27 April, 2020