LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:
Celebrate New Experiences…
Even if those experiences aren’t new to you. Abbie recently visited “Dog Rock” in Deep Creek Lake State Park. While Dog Rock is nothing new to the rest of the team, it was an exciting adventure for Abbie, and we took time to enjoy the experience with her. Remember, what is “old hat” to you may be an exciting first for one of your movement buddies. Embrace their joy.
Move more. Move often. Celebrate “new” experiences.
FitLabDeepCreek promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tips & a Labrador Lesson. This week the labs remind us Be Patient With New Movement Buddies
Our Movement Tips: Safety Tips for Solo Movers & Plan Your Wildlife Encounters
LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:
Be Patient with New Movement Buddies.
Abbie the Black Lab joined the FitLab team around 1 month ago. There has been a bit of frustration during the first month of walks because Abbie is not an experienced trail dog. But with time, patience, and practice, Abbie is adapting to our movement routine. Whether your movement team members are human or canine, be patient during the learning curve.
Move more. Move often. Be patient with new team members.
LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:
Please, Don’t Sneak Up on Us.
The Labs know their human staff tries hard to be aware of their surroundings during trail hikes. Occasionally, the Labs distract the humans by eating inappropriate items on the trail (sticks, acorns, etc…). For that reason, the Labs would like to remind all trail users to give notice when passing others from behind. “Sneaking” up on people might scare them off the trail!
Move more. Move often. Give notice when approaching other trail users from behind. Do your part to help all trail users enjoy their experience.
FitDeepCreek promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tip & a Labrador Lesson. This week the Labs remind us to Make Time for Fun
Our Movement Tips: Consistency is the Key & Use Movement for Stress Management
LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:
Make Time for Fun.
The Labs know humans have responsibilities other than caring for their dogs…they don’t UNDERSTAND…but they KNOW. They also know that, as Labradors, they are responsible for reminding the humans to make time for fun. Even on busy days, they encourage us to get outside for a walk in the woods.
Move more. Move often. Get outside. Make time for fun.
FitDeepCreek promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tips & a Labrador Lesson. This week we got caught up with life, but we kept moving and the Labradors- Pudding & Abbie stayed on task with their sole responsibility- a Lab Lesson: Be Aware of Your Surroundings (a good idea whether you have 2 or 4 legs!!)
LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:
Be Aware of Your Surroundings.
As we’re training Abbie the Black Lab to be a responsible trail dog, we are especially conscious of our surroundings on the trails. We stay alert for other trail users (human and animal). When possible, we step off the trail to allow other users to pass…because not everyone wants a close encounter with an energetic lab.
Move more. Move often. Be willing to yield. Share the trail.
LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:
Meet Abbie.
We weren’t expecting to add a member to the FitLab team so soon after losing Maggie the Black Lab. But when Puddin’s breeder (Newlander Labradors) let us know Puddin’s grand-niece was available, we couldn’t resist! Abbie is an 11 month old black Labrador, and she seems excited to join the FitLab Deep Creek team. So please help us welcome Abigail, aka Abbie, and look for her words of wisdom in future Labrador Lessons.
Move more. Move often. Move with friends, old and new.
FitDeepCreek promotes #movementisalifestyle with weekly movement tips & a Labrador Lesson. This week Pudding say Enjoy Your Movement
Our Movement Tips: Celebrate Your Opportunities & Grieving, but Still Moving