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....
What Are The Fastest Dog Breeds?

What Are The Fastest Dog Breeds?

Because dogs are so varied as far as their body types, leg lengths and physical stamina tolerances it is difficult to get a good number as far as how fast the average dog is. The most general consensus is that dogs can typically run a mile in about 8-10 minutes and...

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Diet And Exercise For Dog Health

Diet And Exercise For Dog Health

The people who use services like the mobile dog gym that we operate in Las Vegas are typically concerned about the health and well being of their dogs. They have come to understand from research or veterinary advice that the typical dog that gets a walk every day is...

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What Is A Mobile Dog Gym?

What Is A Mobile Dog Gym?

Mobile Dog Gyms are a new concept in dog exercise that is gaining in popularity across the United States and Canada, primarily in hot climates and areas where owners may have less ability to walk or run their dogs. A "mobile dog gym" is a facility that has been built...

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Is It Better To Walk Or Run Your Dog?

Is It Better To Walk Or Run Your Dog?

Dogs need activity and exercise in order to live a healthy and long life, just like humans do! If you have been told by your doctor that you need to get more exercise in order to live longer without medical issues, you are not alone. Most people today do not get an...

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How Much Exercise Dogs Need By Breed

How Much Exercise Dogs Need By Breed

Dogs need exercise every day, and each dog is going to need a different amount of exercise based upon their individual situations. Puppies need more exercise than adult dogs, and dogs that have different health conditions or ailments are going to need different...

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No, Walking Your Dog Isn’t Enough Exercise

No, Walking Your Dog Isn’t Enough Exercise

When people began to give up the rural lifestyle in favor of more urban living, our lives changed. Our dog's lives also changed, and not for the better. Working dogs were bred and built to have tasks and work alongside their humans, and as a result they are built for...

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What Is A Mobile Dog Gym?

What Is A Mobile Dog Gym?

RUN DAWG is a mobile dog gym. We serve all of Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin NV. The most common question we get asked is "what is a mobile dog gym?" While the most obvious answer is "a mobile dog gym is a gym specifically for dogs that comes to your location," it...

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Reasons Your Dog My Have Rapid Weight Gain

Reasons Your Dog My Have Rapid Weight Gain

While the main reasons that dogs gain weight is usually being fed too much of a fatty diet and a lack of exercise, there are also potential medical issues that will also produce weight gain. This is important to distinguish because if the reason that your dog is...

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Why Run Dogs On Treadmills? Isn’t Walking Enough?

Why Run Dogs On Treadmills? Isn’t Walking Enough?

It Only Takes 30 Minutes One of the most common questions that we get asked is "why run dogs on treadmills when you can just walk them?" The answer is pretty simple if you think about it the same way we would ask, "why do you go to the gym when you can just walk...

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