The other day, a friend of mine texted me about her dog’s obesity problem. Why wouldn’t her dog lose weight, she wanted to know? This was not a question of wanting her dog to look a certain way; rather, the dog weight loss journey had been started in the vet’s office. Their veterinarian had explained […] The post Why Won’t My Dog Lose Weight? appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
Dog shaming is such a thing these days. We’ve all seen the photos of the shame-faced dogs with signs in front of them explaining their misdeeds. Some of them are quite funny, because dogs do the strangest things! There’s the dog I heard about who likes to find his owner’s dirty underwear and hide it […] The post Dog Shaming appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
Most of us adopt dogs for reasons of companionship. However, the fact is that most of the breeds were developed to do a job of some sort. Without the ability to keep busy, it is no wonder that so many dogs get into all sorts of trouble- and who can blame them! Bored humans get […] The post Mental Stimulation and Enriched Walks for Dogs appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
From time to time, my clients have asked me whether they should consider getting another dog. The question of whether or not to get a second dog is a complex one, with many angles to consider. Dogs are social creatures, and with owners who are at work all day, their needs for companionship and mental […] The post Getting Another Dog: Factors to Consider appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
If you love spending time outdoors then the idea of having a dog as your loyaladventure buddy is a no brainer right? Surely it’s every dogs’ dream to run wild and free in the backcountry with their master at their side? Well, yes. Most dogs probably would love that more than anything in the world. […] The post Tips for a Safe and Fun Hiking Adventure with your Dog appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
If you are currently living in an apartment with a dog, or are considering doing so, there are a number of things you can do to make your existence together happier. First, of course, you’ll want to adopt a dog with the right energy level and needs for your lifestyle. If you are going to […] The post Living in an Apartment with A Dog appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
On the day of my job interview for Outdoor Dog Adventures, I was asked to elaborate on some items on my resume. I explained that my experience as an educator; visitor services and volunteer coordinator; event planner; and, of course, animal husbandry experience from working on a historic farm would all serve me well as […] The post I Think I Smell a Storm on the Horizon: Dogs and Weather appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
How much exercise does a dog need every day, and what are some signs a dog may need more exercise? The recommended amount of daily exercise for most dogs is 30 minutes to 2 hours, although certain dogs need more. Some breeds were developed for more active lifestyles than others, and in a companion dog […] The post Signs a Dog May Need More Exercise appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
We have all heard the stories about those giant app-based dog walking companies, Wag! and Rover – the lost and dead dogs, the houses robbed. These stories are downright terrifying to me, and they make me glad Outdoor Dog Adventures has a different way of doing things. Sure, the price tag on some of […] The post Wag! and Rover: Why You Should Trust Us Over Them appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY
“Catch them when they’re good.” It’s something one of the therapists used to say when I was a counselor for patients who had severe OCD and OCD spectrum disorders. It was her advice to the counselors, who were often so focused on correcting the negative behaviors of patients that they forgot to tell them when […] The post The Importance of Noticing Positive Behavior when Training Your Dog appeared first on Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY.| Outdoor Dog Adventures: Professional Dog Walking | Louisville, KY