08/13/2025
🚨 Did you know? According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 59% of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Honestly, I think it’s even higher—many vets don’t want to hurt feelings, so they say “your dog looks good” when it’s really 5+ pounds overweight.
We don’t move enough anymore… and neither do our dogs.
So here’s your challenge: This weekend, take your dog for a solid 2–3 mile hike. Find an environment that is suitable to your dog's temperament and training where they can relax and breathe.
And while we’re on the topic—off leash dogs live their best lives. I saw something the other day that hit me hard:
If a dog lives 10 years, that’s just 10 summers.
Only 10.
My dogs spend theirs ripping through fields and exploring the woods, free and joyful, because we’ve put in the work for reliable off leash obedience.
💡 Make the most of the summers you have together. Move more. Train more. Give your dog the freedom to live fully.