Dog Exercise Info

The Best Dog Tug Toys

When dogs are puppies, they play with each other and learn about the world through wrestling, tugging, biting and chasing each other. This gives them the ability to develop confidence in their own body, and gain control of the vital aspects of movement that will help...

The Difference Between French Linen Tugs And Firehose Tugs

Not all dog play is the same. A dog tug toy is designed for interaction begtween the owner/handler and the dog.  It is not a chew toy that should be given to the dog to amuse themselves, as they are not designed to be chewed on.  They are designed to be bitten into...

HIIT For Pet Owners

HIIT Training for pet owners is also known as "High-Intensity Interval Training." This method of exercise was origionally designed for human beings as a way of increasing strength and stamina by taking into consideration the heart-rate of the person exercising, as...

The Complete Guide to Dog Slatmills: Health, Training, and Behavior Benefits of Non-Motorized Treadmills

The Comprehensive Guide to Slatmills: Unlocking Health, Behavior, and Quality of Life for Dogs Introduction: Why Slatmills Matter for Modern Dog Owners Dogs have been companions to humans for thousands of years, evolving from wild wolves into family members, working...

What Is A Mobile Dog Gym

A "mobile dog gym" is the latest addition to the pet business space, which has been steadily growing over the last 10 years. Many may perceive a portable gym that comes to your home and exercises your dog as a luxury service that only rich or lazy people would use,...

Read This Before Buying A Slatmill

So you want to invest in a slatmill for your dog, and you are trying to figure out which one to buy. Maybe your dog tried one, or maybe they have walked on your treadmill before, so you figured it would be a wise investment to give your dog the ability to get exercise...

Free Printable Pet Home Alone Emergency Card

Many people head to work and leave their dogs at home alone. Have you ever thought about what might happen to your pet if you were injured while away from home? Here at Run Dawg we love to make pet parenting easy and have come up with an simple solution for you! We...

Pet Microchip Company Goes Out Of Business, Pet Owners Urged To Re-Register

Save This Life was a microchip company that supplied microchips and registrations of animals to thousands of shelters, rescues, veterinarians and animal care facilities nation-wide. On Feb. 2, 2025 they stopped operations, according to documents on file in Texas. The...

Are Treadmills Safe For Dogs?

For the discussion at hand, we are going to stick to the topic we specialize in, non-motorized treadmills (slatmills) and their use in dog fitness and exercise. A slatmill is a treadmill specifically made for dogs that has no motorized function which pushes the belt....
Using Canine Aggressiveness For Exercise

Using Canine Aggressiveness For Exercise

Predatory behavior in dogs is one of the major reasons that dogs are both given up to shelters as well as taken to training. In many cases, desperate people are fooled by the sales pitch of "gurus" in the dog training field who claim to be able to eliminate aggressive...

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Treadmill Exercise For Dogs

Treadmill Exercise For Dogs

When we started running dogs on treadmills, we didn't think that it would be controversial. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding of the process and hat is happening has created an environment where many people feel the need to voice an uninformed opinion of the...

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Do All Dogs Run On The Treadmills?

Do All Dogs Run On The Treadmills?

All dogs are different, and because our treadmills (slatmills) are not powered by motors we are relying on the dog themselves to move forward in order to create the motion. It works very simply, the dog has a harness that is connected to the treadmill at the center....

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Hot Weather And Dog Running

Hot Weather And Dog Running

In order for your dog to remain happy and healthy, you need to provide them with exercise. This does not mean that you take a few minutes when it is convenient for you, because dog's bodies are designed specifically to burn the calories that they ingest. This means...

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How To Make Your Dog Lose Weight

How To Make Your Dog Lose Weight

Weight gain is a very typical problem in both dogs and humans in 2021. The problems that cause weight gain are numerous, and many times medical conditions will be the primary cause. Unfortunately for the majority of the population, the problem is pretty simple, that...

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Is Walking My Dog Every Day Enough Exercise?

Is Walking My Dog Every Day Enough Exercise?

While it must be noted that each breed, as well as each individual dog because if individual issues like physical health and age, is going to need different amounts of exercise to stay healthy, unfortunately most dogs do not get enough exercise. Veterinarians...

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Dog Treadmill Exercise? Isn’t Walking Enough?

Dog Treadmill Exercise? Isn’t Walking Enough?

Many people are shocked to see a service like RUN DAWG Mobile Dog Gym that offers exercise for dogs using treadmills. There are many uninformed people who will immediately think that it is cruel to exercise your dog in this way, or say that owners who choose to...

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Does My Dog Need More Exercise?

Does My Dog Need More Exercise?

Walking your dog is the primary way that dogs in the United States get exercise. This is mainly because it is convenient for the owner, and generally you can take your dog for a walk without the extra added time of driving to a specific location. Most people tend to...

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Your Dog Needs To Run To Be Healthy

Your Dog Needs To Run To Be Healthy

There is no disputing the fact that dogs need to run in order to maintain good health. For almost any dog that is not being restricted by health or physical issues, exercise is critical to their heart and lungs remaining strong. Exercise and burning calories is...

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