The top benefits of owning a dog, according to their owners, are companionship and affection. Study after study has confirmed what many of us already suspected, not only do our dogs make our days feel brighter: they help health.
At this time of year, people want to go walking and hiking with their dogs. There are some steps you must take and gear you have to bring to make sure your furry friend is safe and has fun.
Recently, we’ve been talking about New Year’s resolutions. Dog owners are 54 percent more likely to reach the recommended level of physical activity than other adults. If you are looking to get fitter this year, adopting a dog might be a great step for you.
Walking with different people can call for a lot of adjustment.
Once you head into nature, there are animals all around you. But, in fall, bears are more of a danger than in other seasons. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to prepare yourself.
If your area calls for you to shelter in place, it means not to leave your home for anything other than essential reasons. But, if you’re being told to practice social distancing, can you walk your dog? See your friends?
Unless you are an exercise enthusiast, your workout probably doesn’t spark joy. However, a routine created by a health psychologist is designed to do just that.
Pets are beloved members of the family for many people. We look to them for companionship, for entertainment and as a way to stay fit. We all say our pets make us happy and healthy. But what’s the actual science behind how our animal-family members impact our life?
A new study has found that you can build habits more easily by making “if-then” plans instead of relying on motivation. If you link actions to a situation, you can create stimulus-response links that can make habits stick.
A hiking cat reached the summit of the tallest mountain in New Hampshire, and we couldn’t be more pleased for the feline. We love looking for inspiration to get ourselves moving, but it’s never come in the form of a cat before.
