{"id":1280,"date":"2015-09-30T07:30:31","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T07:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=1280"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:07:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T13:07:56","slug":"celebrating-national-walk-your-dog-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/pawesome\/news\/celebrating-national-walk-your-dog-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating National Walk Your Dog Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"news\">\n<p class=\"txt\"><strong>Founded in 2010 by US pet lifestyle expert and animal advocate Colleen Paige<\/strong>, the purpose of \u201cNational Walk Your Dog Week\u201d is not simply to encourage pet owners to take their canine chums for a walk; it\u2019s intended to <strong>raise awareness of doggy behaviour problems and canine obesity<\/strong> in America.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">But hey, who doesn\u2019t love a \u2018national awareness day\u2019, especially one that <strong>promotes responsible pet ownership<\/strong> and keeping our four-legged pals in good health?<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"__mcenew\" src=\"\/media\/3955\/005.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"434\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/005-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/005-1.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/005-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">So let\u2019s join our US pet parents and make an extra special effort this October to get out and about and active with our pets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">By giving your dog a week of exercise that\u2019s over and above your normally weekly doggy exercise routine, <strong>you\u2019re likely to see some amazing changes to your dog\u2019s behaviour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"__mcenew\" src=\"\/media\/3954\/004.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"434\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/004-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/004-2.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/004-2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Dog\u2019s love exercise (providing of course they have no major health issues) so your furry friend is likely to show you <strong>more affection<\/strong> and appear generally <strong>happier.<\/strong> What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll benefit from the extra exercise too. Win-win, hey?!<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"__mcenew\" src=\"\/media\/3952\/002.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"434\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/002-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/002-3.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/002-3-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><strong>How you can participate in Walk Your Dog Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">It\u2019s easy, simply <strong>commit to walking your pooch every day for seven days straight<\/strong>. If you already walk your dog every day, well done! You can still take part by walking for longer, taking a new route or walking your fur baby twice a day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><strong>Responsible pet parenting tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019ve been a bit lazy up until now, it might be a good idea to take a trip to the vet to get your dog a health check before embarking a week of daily walks.<\/li>\n<li>If your dog is overweight or obese, check with your vet before increasing your pooch\u2019s daily activity.<\/li>\n<li>For puppies or older dogs, be aware of cues such as stopping, panting or slowing down.<\/li>\n<li>If your dog has arthritis, back or muscle problems, you can still participate by doing an alternative low-impact exercise. Discuss the options with your vet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"__mcenew\" src=\"\/media\/3953\/001.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"434\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/001-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/001-3.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/001-3-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">According to the Australian Veterinarian Association (AVA) <strong>45% of dogs in Australia are overweight or obese<\/strong>. Sadly most pet owners surveyed by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) and AVA do not believe their pet is actually fat!\u00a0Participating in National Walk Your Dog Week is a great opportunity to see just how healthy your dog can look and how this additional exercise might positively affect their personality (and your own waistline!).<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Leashes at the ready!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 2010 by US pet lifestyle expert and animal advocate Colleen Paige, the purpose of \u201cNational Walk Your Dog Week\u201d is not simply to encourage pet owners to take their canine chums for a walk; it\u2019s intended to raise awareness of doggy behaviour problems and canine obesity in America. 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