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How to Make Dog Walking More Fun!

August 21, 2015 by Talent Hounds 13 Comments

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Are You Bored or Frustrated With Your Usual Walk?make dog walking fun

We all know walking  is a great way to get out and active with your dog! I walk Kilo 5 times a day, but just short outings around our block. For many more sporty dogs or people with better knees, this would get boring very fast.

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Kilo the Pug ready for a walk

I try to add spice with short hikes in the ravine or Brickworks at off-peak times, or adventures along the waterfront. The more smells and terrains, the more mental and physical exercise and more fun.

shivers the Jack Russell walking for tongue out tuesday
Shivers the Jack Russell

Walk for Health, Fun & Charity

If you are sick of the same old walk and are looking for inspiration, why not Walk for Health, Fun & Charity! What a Win-Win!

  • You get to explore a new area and new terrain with a guide.
  • You and your dog get to socialize (in Kilo’s case, not such a plus but great for me)
  • Your dog gets lots of new smells and you may even go further than you would have alone.
  • You are supporting fundraising efforts and helping dogs or people in need.

two dachshunds meeting a black pug

On Sunday we will be supporting Paws in the Park

2015-Paws-banner

August 23rd 9.00am to 2pm
Woodbine Park Toronto
Benefiting: Toronto Humane Society

WALK: Raise money by collecting pledges from your colleagues, friends, family and fellow animal lovers.  Then join us on Sunday August 23 at Woodbine Park as we walk the scenic trail through Ashbridge’s Bay Park to raise awareness about homeless animals in our community and the services provided by the Toronto Humane Society.

Enjoy: Free and extraordinarily delicious food for all participants, a special live performance by a band making a splash across Canada and the United States,interactive canine performances including our pals Sara and Hero and other talented pups , primping for your pooch, a world class magician, celebrity guests, shopping in our Vendor Village, face painting and so much more!

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Walks In September

Wiggle Waggle Walk 2015

September 13, 2015
10:00am to 2:30pm
Admission: Please contact for more information
Benefiting: Every dollar raised helps an animal back at the shelter waiting for their second chance

The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA invites you and your friends (both two and four-legged) to join us for the 26th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk – to raise funds all for the animals! Just Imagine What Your Dog Could Do! Fundraise and walk as a PACK or as an INDIVIDUAL at Confederation Park to help homeless and neglected animals at the shelter. With your donations and pledges, together, we can help those who cannot help themselves. Event Schedule: Sign in: 9/13/2015 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Walk: 9/13/2015 11:00 am – 1:00 pm After Party @ Wild Waterworks: 9/13/2015 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm For more details on the event please contact Sylvie at the HBSPCA.

4th Annual Smiling Blue Skies Walk to End Canine Cancer

September 26, 2015
Kew Beach, north of the Boardwalk
Foot of Lee Avenue
Toronto, ON, CA

10:30am Registration, Walk at 12pm to 2pm

4th Annual Smiling Blue Skies Walk to End Canine Cancer When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 Where: Kew Beach, Toronto Ont Time: Registration at 10:30 am, Walk 12 pm Lets walk the Walk to fight the Fight together! Come join us for an amazing day at the beach. Bring your canine companion for a stroll along the boardwalk and raise funds for a great cause. Fun for all ages, fantastic silent auction items and more! Get the kids involved by collecting loose change for our Mooseketeer Kids Club and a chance to win a great prize. Every penny helps our beloved companions. 100% of all funds will be donated to the treatment and research of canine cancer through The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund, OVC Pet Trust at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. Donate at: ufog.convio.net/donatetoronto Facebook.com/endcaninecancer twitter@endcaninecancer smilingblueskies.com

How Do You Like To Spice up Your Walks? Tell Us Below In The Comments


Filed Under: Fit Dog FRIDAY Tagged With: dog walking, fitness, hiking

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  1. Earl Lover says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    We love walkies here!

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  2. Sand Spring Chesapeakes says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    A win win for sure when doing it for charity, hope they raise lots of monies.

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  3. slimdoggy says

    August 21, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Great initiative – not only get your exercise in, but help out some rescues too!

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  4. Emma says

    August 21, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    Great idea, but we never get bored since we are always taking different routes. We would love to do some of the charity walks, but we don’t want to ask people for money, so we never do them. It is just not Mom’s thing to do.

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  5. Jenna,Mark “HuskyCrazed” Drady says

    August 21, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    I love making walks fun, and finding beauty in my area of town. It’s a lot of adventure!

    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  6. Denise Gruzensky says

    August 21, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    We really enjoy doing charity walks with our #furkids!

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  7. amber says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    Really great ideas! Have a great weekend!

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  8. M. K. Clinton says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Those sound like some great events! Bad knees are no fun.

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  9. Tenacious Little Terrier says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    I like to switch up walk locations or have walks with a purpose (errands).

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  10. Diane @ To Dog With Love says

    August 22, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Oh, have fun! We like doing the charity walks too!

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  11. 2 Brown Dawgs says

    August 23, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Hope you are having fun!

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  12. Barbara Rivers says

    August 23, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    You are so right ~ walks needs to be kept interesting! So far, I have only participated in one charity walk. It was the Cesar Millan National Family Pack Walk along the mall in Washington D.C., back in 2012. It was spectacular & we all raised money for a good cause!

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  13. Elaine says

    August 24, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Community type dog walks are my favorite! It’s such a great way to socialize your dog and meet some nice people and their pups. You have some wonderful ideas to keep people motivated to get out there and walk. 🙂

    Reply

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