Dog Lovers' Walk-Buddy Challenge

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  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    I have to say I feel strongly about this. When you commit to a pet, it's your responsibility to meet their needs. It makes me feel really sad to see young and capable dogs sitting at the vets, morbidly obese with arthritis and heart problems, because their owners let them get to this state.
  • gethntysear
    gethntysear Posts: 47 Member
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    Archer and I are ready for the challenge
  • lkirchner82
    lkirchner82 Posts: 32 Member
    Don't forget about your local shelter dogs, either! If you want to burn a few extra calories, head to the nearest shelter to walk some exceptionally appreciative pups. They are always grateful to have some extra time out of their pens. I typically go on Saturdays. Feel good about making a difference and getting some exercise in the process!
  • ClosetBayesian
    ClosetBayesian Posts: 836 Member
    Great idea! In with little miss Riley!

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  • starryeyes1213
    starryeyes1213 Posts: 7 Member
    I try my best to walk mine every day. Sometimes in the morning and in the evening. We walk at least a mile each walk. Just got done tonight's walk.
  • coalz
    coalz Posts: 308 Member
    Didn't want to walk but hard to resist those big brown smiling eyes. Went for a stroll in the park & ended up running into an old friend! We swapped numbers & now I have another walking companion! :#
  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    2.2 miles with Loxley today :)
  • motivatebby
    motivatebby Posts: 9 Member
    Took the beast for another 15 minute walk :)27qhs24bxq8k.jpeg
  • ageage22
    ageage22 Posts: 13 Member
    Me and my Buddy are in!

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  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    gethntysear wrote: »
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    Archer and I are ready for the challenge

    Kara says "You show me yours, I show you mine!"

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  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    @ageage22 - Buddy looks very smart with his little dickiebow. :D
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    lkirchner82 wrote: »
    Don't forget about your local shelter dogs, either! If you want to burn a few extra calories, head to the nearest shelter to walk some exceptionally appreciative pups. They are always grateful to have some extra time out of their pens. I typically go on Saturdays. Feel good about making a difference and getting some exercise in the process!

    Great reminder!!!! I used to do that in my lunch breaks when I worked near a dog rescue. <3
  • 4mam
    4mam Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks for the great idea. I'm in.
  • gethntysear
    gethntysear Posts: 47 Member
    So Archer and I hit every park in our area, using mapmyrun and pacer turns out we walked 6miles and over 12000 steps. Really motivating thread!
  • gethntysear
    gethntysear Posts: 47 Member
    CollieFit wrote: »
    gethntysear wrote: »
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    Archer and I are ready for the challenge

    Kara says "You show me yours, I show you mine!"

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    Need to start a hat club!
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    We did 4.5 miles around rural Wiltshire today. Lots of little lambs out bleating. :smile:
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  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    And sometimes we sit and watch them...
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  • 4mam
    4mam Posts: 9 Member
    Got in 3.5 with my pup, Jasmine today. She loved every second. A pic w a hat will be coming soon. Love the pics.
  • coalz
    coalz Posts: 308 Member
    4 miles in the park with 2 dogs! Think I got a pretty good arm work out as well thanks to all the squirrels!
  • Cristina9219
    Cristina9219 Posts: 3 Member
    Walking my dog was my first step in getting active. Little longer each day and before I knew it I'd have to drop him at home because he was tired and I'd head back out. I second the suggestion to walk some shelter dogs! Everyone wins.
  • gethntysear
    gethntysear Posts: 47 Member
    Word of advice do not go out for a walk straight after leg and bum workout!! Archer nearly had to carry me around :blush:
  • itsolivia123
    itsolivia123 Posts: 3 Member
    This is gonna happen! This is a great idea for us and our dog! Going to start this afternoon ☺️
  • coalz
    coalz Posts: 308 Member
    20 minute walk on a very windy trail with water views. Tanklin wanted to stop every 2 seconds to sniff so I started doing lunges & squats each time just to stay warm.
  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    2.2 miles with Loxley today. We took Saturday and Sunday off. :)
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    I haven't taken Trixie the last couple of days because I have been sick but my daughter took her today for a nice invigorating walk!!
  • lkirchner82
    lkirchner82 Posts: 32 Member
    I walk my three each day, but poor Noah is the only one with whom I can run. Running with a beagle is practically animal abuse. "Why would you want to run when you can STOP AND SMELL ALL THE THINGS?" 2u2su6vcthsb.jpeg
  • littlewolf3785
    littlewolf3785 Posts: 2,592 Member
    I'm in. I have two big dogs who love to walk. Now that the weather has gotten nicer I can take them out in the neighborhood for some good walking time. I got 4 miles in yesterday, 2 miles with each dog.
  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    2.2 miles with Loxley today B)
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    Today Trixie and I did around 5 miles. Well she did more I'm sure as she was off leash for a good portion of it. She went for a swim too. I got in over 12,000 steps...going to end the day with 13000.
  • coalz
    coalz Posts: 308 Member
    Walked yesterday but forgot to write! Had to give the boy a bath cause he was stomping in the Marsh. PU!! Didn't get out for a walk today but he helped digging in the garden & clearing sticks out of the yard. Love my farm dog!

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