Get Moving - Ways to Stay Active with Your Dog

April is a great reminder that regular movement is one of the most powerful (and free) ways to support your dog’s long-term health. From joint comfort and muscle strength to mental stimulation and behavior, staying active helps dogs feel better in their bodies and happier overall. The key isn’t doing more—it’s doing what’s right for your dog, consistently. 

Staying active with your dog isn’t just about burning energy—it’s about strengthening joints, supporting longterm mobility, and deepening your bond. Whether your pup is a weekend warrior or a leisurely stroller, a few smart tweaks can keep tails wagging all season long. 

Easy, Everyday Ways to Get Moving 

Not every dog needs intense workouts. The goal is balanced, intentional movement that supports mobility without overdoing it. 

• Mix up your walks: Try new routes, add gentle hills, or alternate pace to engage different muscle groups.
  
  
• Short & frequent play breaks: A few 10-15 minute sessions spread throughout the day can be more joint-friendly than one long outing.

•  Low-impact adventures: Swimming, leash walks on soft trails, and controlled fetch are great for dogs of all ages. 

Train while you move: Incorporate sitstays, recalls, or agilitystyle obstacles during walks to keep minds and bodies engaged. 

Support Their Movement—From the Inside Out

Movement and nutrition go hand in hand. What you do between activities matters just as much as the activity itself. Active dogs need daily support to keep joints comfortable and muscles supported for daily activity: 

• Hip & Joint Mobility Booster: A shell-fish-free glucosamine formula that helps support joint flexibility and everyday mobility, and long-term joint health. Ideal for active dogs and those you want to keep moving comfortably as they age.

Protect What Keeps Them Going 

Active dogs rely on healthy skin, strong paws, and resilient joints to keep up with their lifestyle. 

Skin & Coat Health Booster: Made with wild-caught, “Friends of the Sea” certified Alaskan salmon oil, it supports skin hydration and a healthy coat, especially important for dogs spending more time outdoors. 

Paw Care Deserves Its Own Spotlight 

Your dog’s paws do more work than almost any other part of their body. Daily walks, runs, hikes, and even backyard play

can expose paw pads to heat, rough surfaces, allergens, and seasonal irritants. 

• Check paws regularly for dryness, cracking, or irritation—especially afterlonger outings. 

• Avoid hot pavement and abrasive surfaces whenever possible. 

Use Paw Protector,  a beeswax-free paw balm, to help moisturize, soothe, and protect paw pads from everyday wear and tear. 

Healthy paws mean fewer interruptions to your routine—and more confident movement every step of the way. 

Stay Active by Life Stage 

Dogs’ activity needs change as they grow, but movement is important at every age. Adjusting activity—and support—by life stage helps keep them comfortable, confident, and engaged. 

Puppies & Young Dogs (12 months+) 

• Focus on controlled play, short walks, and basic training games to build coordination and confidence.
  
  
• Avoid repetitive high-impact activities while joints are still developing.
  
  
• A daily multivitamin helps support foundational nutrition as they grow into active adults.
   

Adult & Active Dogs

This is the prime time for adventures: longer walks, hiking, running, swimming, and structured play. 

• Rotate activities to prevent overuse of the same joints and muscle groups.
  
  
• Hip & Joint Mobility Booster (shellfish-free-glucosamine) helps support flexibility and joint resilience for dogs who love to move.
  
  
• Skin & Coat Health Booster supports skin hydration and coat health-especially helpful for dogs exposed to sun, water, and outdoor elements.

Senior Dogs

Your dog is slowing down but it’s important to keep them moving and not support a sedentary lifestyle.  

• Movement remains essential, and should be lower impact and intentional.
  
  
• Gentle walks, swimming, stretching, and light play help maintain mobility and can help maintain comfortable mobility.
  
  
• Joint support becomes especially important to help aging dogs stay comfortable and confident.

Make It a Routine—Not a Resolution 

The most effective activity plan is one you can stick to. By pairing daily movement with targeted nutritional and topical support, you help support  

everyday mobility and overall wellness.  

Active Dog Month isn’t about pushing limits—it’s about consistency. Whether you’re adding an extra walk, rotating play styles, protecting paws, or supporting joints and skin from the inside out, small daily choices add up. 

Staying active today helps protect mobility for tomorrow—so you and your dog can keep enjoying more walks, more play, and more happy miles together.