Edmonton Fit Dogs

31/12/2024

Maisy.is making me lazy. Lol

30/12/2024

This is what AI thinks my walks look like

30/12/2024

On the hunt

26/12/2024

20/12/2024

Fun with Georgia

15/12/2024

Fortunately we get to do this on our walks

There’s no money in exercise and exploration.

Every day as dog owners we are besieged by advertisements for the brand new piece of equipment that will change your dogs life, the guaranteed to tire your dog out enrichment toy, the next amazing deal on an activity to do with your dog.

We live in a world that is increasingly designed to extract as much as it can from your pocket. Even as I write this I’m aware I’m posting it on my business page!

The thing is though that you don’t need any of the fancy stuff to give your dog a good life. You don’t need to spend money to give your dog what it needs. Regular, quality exercise is the best enrichment your dog can get. Sniffing, exploring, chewing, running, rolling, playing. All of it. The best thing about it is that the only equipment you need is a collar and a lead (and even those don’t need to be anything special!)

There is absolutely a place for enrichment. I also absolutely believe in giving your working dog a job too. But it’s no substitute for exploring together and it never will be.

Enrichment, training and sports should be in addition to being a dog, not instead of being a dog.

If there’s one thing your dog wants for Christmas, it’s not the next fancy and colourful enrichment toy, it’s regular, good walks and adventures with you. A chance to be a dog and do dog stuff in the real world. The truth is, that isn’t very marketable but it will improve your dogs behaviour tenfold and improve both of your lives. There’s no money to be made from this. It’s totally free and the absolute best thing you can do for your dog.

- Kahla

10/12/2024

Put the brakes on Stella. You don't want to run into those teeth 😬

07/12/2024

Goofballs

07/12/2024

Fun Friday walk

04/12/2024

It's always the same ones who can't stay seated for the picture

02/12/2024

Lincoln is teaching Stella how to become a snapdragon

28/11/2024

Frosty Maisy

22/11/2024

22/11/2024

Maisel telling me a funny story

22/11/2024

The usual dilemma, only one stick in the forest and three dogs

06/11/2024

Peace