Tip of the Week

Motivation Monday

On May 16, 2016 / Tip of the Week

We are going to switch it up a bit. Instead of posting exercises each Monday, we are going to post some MOTIVATION so that you will try new activities with your dog and maybe just maybe, step outside of your comfort zone and push yourself to do something that you NEVER thought was ever possible! If you need some ideas on ways to exercise with your dog, you can go to our Move It Monday series and find one there. This week I would like to showcase our Trail Dogs Run team. These girls have gone from walkers to runners.

Leaving your dog in the car

On May 5, 2016 / Tip of the Week

Today was not a good morning. I took Jack for a walk in a new neighborhood because that is always fun and then I had to stop and see a friend. I thought I would only be a few minutes and she has a kitty so I left Jack in the car. It was a overcast, cool morning in a quiet neighborhood where I felt he would be safe and happy. USUALLY he is fine in the car. He relaxes in his car seat or he sits and watches the world go around! Today was NOT that day.

MIM: Pre-Workout Snacks

On May 1, 2016 / Tip of the Week

Last week we shared some ideas for getting the best post-workout nutrition to keep your body fueled. This week we’ll look at the flip side: what to eat BEFORE your movement to get the most you can out of your workout! What you eat before is just as important as what you eat after. It can make the difference in being energized or sluggish. WHEN you eat is also key. Remember to give yourself enough time to digest: most experts recommend finishing a larger meal at least 2 hours before your workout, or a small snack at least 30 minutes before. It’s also really

MIM: Post-Workout Snacks

On April 23, 2016 / Healthy People Treats, Tip of the Week

This week’s Move It Monday focuses on how to get the most out of your movement with some post-workout snack tips! What you eat after your sweat session is super important for staying healthy and getting the full benefit of your workout. So what should you have? Eating a healthy snack or meal with a mix of carbohydrates to replace energy stores, and protein to help rebuild the muscle fibers that were broken down in the workout process, is the ideal combination. This mix helps your body rebuild and recover faster, meaning you can get to your next workout sooner and

Our dogs LOVED TruDog

On February 24, 2016 / Tip of the Week

Since February is National Pet Dental Health month, we thought it would be fun to try some dog dental products on some of our Leash Your Fitness pups. Our friends at TruDog were happy to send us some products to try out AND to give our readers 20% off by using the code ‘Leash20′ at checkout if they wanted to try them too! Remember to NEVER use human toothpaste on your pets. Only use pet approved dental products when taking care of your pets’ dental needs! After our Dog Yoga class, we had a taste test with some of the