FitLabDeepCreek promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tips & a Labrador Lesson. This week the Labs gave us 2 tips due to the hot weather The Upside of Social Media & Heatwave Safety Tips
Our Movement Tip- You Can’t Control the Weather
LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:
Heatwave Safety Tips for Dogs.
Due to the current heatwave impacting much of the country, we’re bringing you a bonus Lab Lesson – 5 tips to keep dogs (and their humans) safely moving through the summer heat. 1) Get out early (or late) to avoid mid-day heat. 2) Choose soft surfaces if possible (cooler on paws). 3) Choose shade if possible. 4) Let the dogs set the pace (but be ready to slow them down or shorten the walk as needed). 5) Make plenty of water stops.
Move more. Move often. Stay safe so that you can keep moving in any weather.
LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:
Focus on the Positives of Social Media.
As Labradors, we love to explore trails with our humans. We’ve heard that social media has some negative aspects, but we like to focus on the positives…social media provides access to new trails to explore. Our humans discovered many of the trails we’ve been exploring in Garrett County on social media. If you find that social media is causing stress in your life, set down your device and get outside (or at least, pet a dog).
Move more. Move often. Use social media as a tool to find more ways (or places) to move.
Labrador Lesson from FitLabPGH:
Share the Trail.
As Labradors, we love to explore trails with our humans. We’ve been asked how we decide when to step aside to let oncoming trail users pass us. Because some trail users are intimidated by dogs, if it’s safe to do so, we step off the trail. Providing extra space for other trail users allows them to enjoy their trail time and leaves a positive impression of our trail dogs.
Move more. Move often. Share the trail.
FitLabPGH promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tips & a Labrador Lesson. This week the Labs took a vacation from tips, but celebrated Memorial Day w time on the trails!!
Our Movement Tips: Be Adaptable to Conditions & Move Throughout the Year
FitLabPGH promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tips & a Labrador Lesson. This week the Labs say It’s Not Always About Pace
Our Movement Tips: Include Hydration in Your Movement Plan & It’s OK to Not Have a Plan
Labrador Lesson from FitLabPGH:
It’s Not Always About Pace.
As humans, we tend to have a plan when we go out for a walk, hike, or run that includes a certain pace…especially if we use Strava. The Labs are here to remind us that sometimes enjoying our time outside is more important than pace…especially if there are good smells or acorns to forage. The Labs go MUCH slower if there are acorns…
Note: Ben is aware that Labradors are dogs!
Move more. Move often. Worry less about pace; just keep moving.
FitLabPGH promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tips & a Labrador Lesson. This week the Labs say Follow the Trail Dog
Our Movement Tips: Enjoy the Way You Move & Make Movement Part of Your Vacation
Labrador Lesson from FitLabPGH:
Follow the Trail Dog.
As Labradors, we’re comfortable making our way through rocky, rooted, uneven trails. We understand that not all humans share our comfort level. So if you’re a human who struggles to pick your way along challenging trails, we suggest you find a trail dog to follow.
At FitLab, Maggie the Black Lab is our trail leader, almost always choosing the best lines. Puddin the yellow lab is equally sure-footed, but she chooses questionable lines that may prove difficult for humans. Move more. Move often. When in doubt, follow a trail dog.
FitLabPGH promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tips & a Labrador Lesson. This week the Labs say It’s All About The Dogs!!
Our Movement Tips: Adults Can Play Too & Not All Movement Activities Need to be Epic