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FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 46:24 Move When You Can

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LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:

Move When You Can.

Sometimes “life” gets in the way of our movement plans. Emergency home repairs. Extra meetings at work. An illness or injury. When your movement routine gets derailed, remember that some movement is almost always better than no movement. You don’t need to crush your movement goals every week. Make as much time to move as you can, then get back to your routine when your schedule allows. Focus on the big picture of making movement part of your lifestyle.

Move more. Move often. Move when you can.

 

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 45:24 We’re Maryland Dogs Now

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LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:

We’re Maryland Dogs Now…And Still On Leash.

The Labs have officially relinquished their Pennsylvania residency and have applied for licenses in Garrett County, Maryland. One thing has not changed with the move. They still hike on leash. Why? 1. They don’t know their way home, and they don’t want to get lost. 2. They can’t be trusted to make good decisions (especially when faced with skunks, porcupines, or deer to “play” with). 3. They know not all animals are friendly, and they want to stay safe. (They saw their first bear over the summer). So the Labs stay close to their human staff while making movement part of their lifestyle.

Move more. Move often. Get outside. Stay safe.

 

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 44:24 It’s Not All About the Pace

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LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:

It’s Not All About the Pace.

The Labs make movement part of their lifestyle. They focus on moving rather than on pace, distance, or Strava leaderboards. In fact, the Labs aren’t even ON Strava…in part, because we don’t let them have computer access. Even if you ARE on Strava, it’s ok to enjoy moving at various speeds. Listen to your body. Take time to enjoy the scenery or a slower Sunday sniffy walk.

Move more. Move often. Enjoy your movement, whether fast or slow.

 

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 43:24 Fall Fun for 4-Legged Friends

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LabLessons from FitLab Deep Creek:

Fall Fun for 4-Legged Friends.

Fall is full of festivities…pumpkin patches, corn mazes, BBQs, craft fairs. Many of these festivities are not pet-friendly (do your research beforehand). Make time in your Fall Fun for activities with your dogs. Take a hike. Play outside. Enjoy the cooler temperatures and Fall foliage. Remember: dogs love Fall too…and they want to spend time with their humans.

Move more. Move often. Include your dogs in your Fall Fun.

 

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 42:24 On a Short Leash

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Lab Lessons from FitLab Deep Creek:

On a Short Leash.

We now spend more time on single track trails than we do on wider trails (rails-to-trails, paved trails, etc…). The Labs and humans love hiking in the woods. To make sure we all stay safely on the trail, the humans have purchased shorter leashes (3 feet for Abbie and 4 feet for Puddin). The Labs still have space to sniff and explore, but they’re less likely to drag the humans off the trail (or down a hillside).

Move more. Move often. Find a leash that meets your needs.

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 41:24 Have a Movement Back-Up Plan

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Have a Movement Back-Up Plan.

When we learned one of our regular movement locations was hosting a Saturday morning trail race, we COULD have decided to hike there anyway…but that would mean competing for space and disturbing the runners (especially those runners who get nervous around enthusiastic dogs). Because the Labs know it’s not ALL about them and where they want to hike, we chose an alternative hiking spot. Whether you move indoors or outside, it’s a good idea to have a back-up plan for situations when your first choice isn’t available.

Move more. Move often. Be adaptable. Share your favorite places to move.

 

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 33:24 Please, Don’t Sneak Up On Us

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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.

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 31:24 Be Aware of Your Surroundings

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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.

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 29:24 Enjoy Your Movement

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Enjoy Your Movement.

Puddin is still not accustomed to being an only dog, especially on her walks, but we make sure she gets to go outside and enjoy her movement. If you want to make movement part of your lifestyle, it helps to enjoy your movement activities. Puddin not only loved the scents on her Sniffy Sunday walk, she also made use of the video break to roll around. We’re doing our best to keep her entertained until we find her the right furry friend.

Move more. Move often. Even when you’re sad, try to enjoy your movement.

FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 23:24 Share the Trail

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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.