Dog Lovers' Walk-Buddy Challenge

smallgraycat

I know I don't walk my dogs every day like I should. Sometimes the excuse is bad weather, sometimes it's being tired after or before work, sometimes it's time constraints, sometimes it's pure laziness.

Our furry besties need exercise too, and I'm starting a self-challenge to take a brisk 30 minute walk with my dogs every day, rain or snow or shine.

If you have pups and you'd like to join the challenge, star this post and log in every day to update your minutes walked with your four-legged friend. Your dog and your body will be grateful!

martijones83

Im in! I try to walk my dog ( a boxer beagle mix) 3-4 times a week for a distance of 2-2.5 miles!

CollieFit

We're in.

3 miles a day on weekdays, sometimes more on weekends.

dorisj717

I walk Dora ever time I go for a walk she goes with me. When I put my shoes on she's at my side ready to go.

cyberjill

Got out with my dogs and walked 33 min.

CollieFit

6.01 miles in 99 mins.

http://www.mapmyfitness.com/workout/1372201347

CassidyScaglione

Gus and I went for a 2.1 league walk today... that's right... league.

Gioeyebrow

I kno this isnt part of the discussion but how do u guys post pictures? Also i walk my fog every day lol he dosnt like to walk

cyberjill

Walked 4.75 km. Trail muddy. Had to deal with a muddy dog.

CassidyScaglione

cyberjill wrote: »

Walked 4.75 km. Trail muddy. Had to deal with a muddy dog.

don't sound so excited.lol.

gogogoat417

This is a great challenge. Starting today!

cocates

This is such a cool idea! My husband and I were just talking about how our pup doesn't get enough exercise.

cocates

30 minute brisk walk!

AlisonH729

Have you guys heard about the 'Walk for a Dog' app by WoofTrax?

It's a fundraising/tracking app, and every mile you walk (with or without your dog, but theoretically with ) earns money for the shelter/rescue of your choice. So my dog and I walk for the rescue organization we got him from. We used to use Charity Miles to walk for the ASPCA, but I like Walk for a Dog because our efforts are helping a organization that is particularly close to our hearts. They've posted about it on FB, so I know they've actually gotten checks.

Please check it out! I'm not affiliated with the app, I just love animals.

pa_jorg

AlisonH729 wrote: »

Have you guys heard about the 'Walk for a Dog' app by WoofTrax?

It's a fundraising/tracking app, and every mile you walk (with or without your dog, but theoretically with ) earns money for the shelter/rescue of your choice. So my dog and I walk for the rescue organization we got him from. We used to use Charity Miles to walk for the ASPCA, but I like Walk for a Dog because our efforts are helping a organization that is particularly close to our hearts. They've posted about it on FB, so I know they've actually gotten checks.

Please check it out! I'm not affiliated with the app, I just love animals.

I use Charity Miles, but find the app often crashes on my phone, defeating the purpose, so definitely going to check this one out!

My pup and I walk 2-4 miles daily, more on weekends. It's my favorite time of the day

melaniem117

I'm in!!

rMullanix

I'm in !

Joanna2012B

Funny...I started that two days ago...so yes I am in!! I have two to walk, they are moving a little slow these days. One is soon to be 11 and the other will be 10. Love my doggies!!!

CharleyGrace4

AlisonH729 wrote: »

Have you guys heard about the 'Walk for a Dog' app by WoofTrax?

It's a fundraising/tracking app, and every mile you walk (with or without your dog, but theoretically with ) earns money for the shelter/rescue of your choice. So my dog and I walk for the rescue organization we got him from. We used to use Charity Miles to walk for the ASPCA, but I like Walk for a Dog because our efforts are helping a organization that is particularly close to our hearts. They've posted about it on FB, so I know they've actually gotten checks.

Please check it out! I'm not affiliated with the app, I just love animals.

Thank you for sharing this app info .. We will start tracking our walks this afternoon .. We have accepted & met the challenge thus far! ❤️✨

dorisj717

Thanks for sharing.

wizzybeth

I'm in!!! Trixie and I did 5 miles today. Will post a pic tomorrow. Going to try and do at least 2 miles a day with her. She's getting fat!

wizzybeth

So we went for another walk today - yesterday took its toll on both of us, as we've been lazy bums all winter. Yesterday I ended up logging with my activity tracker about 5 miles of walking - almost 3 miles of it I did with Trixie. Trixie probably did 5-6 miles because I can let her off leash in spots and she does wide circles around me through the woods. We split up our walking into morning / evening - 2+ miles in the a.m., about 1.5 miles at night.

This morning we did 2.29 miles for me (again, probably at least 3.29-4.5 miles for Trixie, because she has to show off her superior skillz, but she definitely was not as energetic as yesterday! Not sure if we will go out again tonight, we may, for a short walk. But my footies hurt! LOL

These pics were from yesterday. It was crazy warm here for early March - it felt more like May. March and April are traditionally cold and miserable months here, so the 70's plus temps during the day has been very motivating.

Trixie is almost 4 years old and is probably 5 - 10 lbs overweight. We want to nip that in the bud and avoid having a lab that is more round than long, lol...

wizzybeth

fluffygio wrote: »

I kno this isnt part of the discussion but how do u guys post pictures? Also i walk my fog every day lol he dosnt like to walk

Unfortunately you can't add pics from the app, have to use the computer. Or at least, I can't from my Android. Not sure about the iPhone app.

cocates

wizzybeth wrote: »

fluffygio wrote: »

I kno this isnt part of the discussion but how do u guys post pictures? Also i walk my fog every day lol he dosnt like to walk

Unfortunately you can't add pics from the app, have to use the computer. Or at least, I can't from my Android. Not sure about the iPhone app.

You're right @wizzybeth. It won't work for iPhone either. Maybe if you go premium?

cocates

Yesterday, Baxter and I took a 15 minute morning walk + a 37 minute walk in a park. I have no idea miles-wise how far that was. I could tell he enjoyed it...and so did I. This beautiful weather has me inspired! He's almost 10 months and weighs in @ 70lbs, so we want our Lab to stay as healthy as possible...for as long as possible!

nini2ksg

My boys, Falkor an Turbo and I will love this. It is just melting off where I am and lots of mud...no excuse to not too get out!

nini2ksg

How do I post pics with a tablet?

wizzybeth

nini2ksg wrote: »

How do I post pics with a tablet?

You would have to open your browser and use the desktop site, not the mobile app

Mandylou2014

I'm in. I'm taking my Jack Russell with me when I go visit family to keep me walking.

CollieFit

3 miles today... with a little sit in the sun break.

aVexedMind

My 4 1/2 month old pup finds waiting for the school bus to be utterly exhausting....I think she needs some cardio and endurance in her life. Daily walks will commence early tomorrow morning!