Happy National Dog day to all our furry friends out there. Although most dog lovers would agree, every day is canine appreciation day, it’s nice to carve out a box on the calendar just for them. Besides the unfiltered happiness and love that they bring, there are so many benefits that come with spending time with a (wo)man’s best friend.
TRAINING BUDDY:
Take your workout beyond the sidewalk by trying new routines with your dog. Go on a hike and discover a new trail. Your dog will enjoy the outdoors, the new sights and smells, and you will get your heart rate up at the same time.
Or how about Doga? Yep, according to Google, it’s a thing. And it’s not a coincidence that one of the practice’s primary poses is named Downward Facing Dog. Since Yoga is about connecting with yourself and others, focus this time to foster your relationship with your pooch. We all know dogs are inherently connected to our emotions, so this should come naturally. Discover new positions, and let them take the place as a prop to your own poses!
SO LONG, STRESS:
Therapy dogs are a major force in helping people overcome PTSD, illness, and more commonly, stress. We may equate these warm, fuzzy feelings with cuddles and licks, but it actually comes down to hard science. Playing with your pooch releases a feel-good hormone called oxytocin and decreases stress-inducing cortisol levels. Your pup can also pull at your heart strings (quite literally) by lowering your blood pressure significantly.
PARTNER IN CRIME:
Netflix and chill has never been better. If your energy is waning, or if you want to log in some good quality hours with your hound, staying home and having fun is not just a dog’s life, it can be yours too. Find a fun movie (avoid: Marly & Me), lay out some treats (popcorn for you, Pupperoni for him/her) and sprawl out on the couch for a cozy and cuddly night in.
At Fabletics, we love our dogs, and we have a feeling you do too! Tell us your favorite bonding activity in the comments below for a chance to win a FREE Fabletics outfit!
*Ends September 9th, 2016. Winner will be chosen by September 16th, 2016.
kelliechio
August 26, 2016I love to take my sweet Tinkerbell shopping with me! We both have the same taste in fab athletic wear..Fabletics of course!
kelliechio
August 26, 2016I love to take my sweet Tinkerbell shopping with me! We both have the same taste in fab athletic wear..Fabletics of course!
NikkiGossmeyer
August 26, 2016Me and my girl Bit love to go for walks around the town we live in. She likes to go for a run with me too but she is always wore out afterwards! The picture attached was after a nice 4 mile walk, it shows my two favorite workout accessories!
Elaine
August 26, 2016Suzy is helping me with my downward dog…what a cutie. She is a handful at times, but she also brings such joy and innocence back into my life. Now, if I could just be content with a squeaky tennis ball, then life would be so much easier. I love how dogs remind us all it is the littlw things that cost so little if anything that really matters. #Fabletics. #NatonalDogsDay
Blog Team
September 16, 2016Congratulations! You and Suzy are the winners of our K9 bonding contest! Email contests@fabletics.com so we can send you the details about your prize.
NicoleAngeline
August 26, 2016I love when Zizou cozies up to me while I’m stretching post run. I think he loves that I’m on the floor at his level! Such a nice way to unwind after hitting the pavement! U0001f436U0001f60d
WendyAlexander1
August 26, 2016I love to lay around in the yard with my pooches !
Audrey Clinesmith
August 26, 2016We love to go boating and swimming!
Michelle Harris
August 27, 2016I walk my dog every evening for a little over an hour. He loves it and there is a horse farm at the top of the hill and they always come over to the fence to see their furry friend (carrots don’t hurt either 😉 )
Dana Rodriguez
August 27, 2016We can’t have dog but my chinchilla Mr Nibs is so full of energy
Jck3232
August 27, 2016I don’t have my own dog but 3 cats who enjoy stretching with me and I love walking shelter dogs ….good exercise for both of us…and of course in my favorite fabletics capris
DOGSGO
August 27, 2016Shadow and Max are very lucky dogs that live a walk away from redwoods and a short drive to the beach or river and an hour away … Snow in the winter, that it shadows favorite! Needless to say there is always some fun outdoor daily activity. Keeping fit and styling in my fabletics.
KimberlyMooreMessina
August 27, 2016My FAVORITE K9 bonding activity is walking out in nature with my dogs, which for us is all around our rurally placed home. They LOVE strolling along with my daughter Maddie, her Papa, and I. Stirling (left),and Bella (right), are some HAPPY pups! They even (paw)sed to help Maddie celebrate her 11 month birthday! U0001f497U0001f382U0001f429
ValerieWaltz
August 27, 2016My favorite K-9 activity is going on a walk with Sampson. He is always excited to walk and is full of energy!
Audrea Robbins
August 28, 2016My dog and I run in the park. My dog king loves the outside. And then we relax together with cuddles and a movie.
Nikole McGinley
August 28, 2016Waiting to go on his walk.
Ashley Turner
August 31, 2016I love taking my dog on a good hike!