The future of dog guardianship is: connected. And this newsletter is packed full of useful knowledge.

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Did you know…

You can give your dog, and yourself, an enriching exercise from the comfort of your home.

Yesterday, my dog and I logged 1,300 steps (data captured on our new Fi Collar) in just 8 minutes of collaborative exercise - all within the cozy confines of our home!

We’re inviting you to forget about braving the frigid temperatures, snowy sidewalks, or torrential downpours, and instead level up your indoor adventure game. It’s the ultimate way to boost your mood and release your pooch’s pent up energy. The below Pack Animals Knowledge Nugget will expand your horizons and have you and your pooch feeling better in no time.

Knowledge Nugget
At Home Workout

Your dog is getting antsy, and so are you, but the weather is making it impossible to go outside. You’ve already done the puzzle toys, offered lick mats, and provided chew sticks, but your dog still won’t chill. What are effective ways to provide your dog, and yourself, with an in-home workout?

Think about which option(s) you would select. An explanation will be available at the bottom of this email.

• A) Create an obstacle course using household items like jackets, pots and pans, and toilet paper

• B) Play fetch and tug games in the hallway

• C) Practice in-home recall with varying degrees of distraction

• D) Do an interval training workout of new and old skills with your dog

Hot Tip: Making the most of your space

Tip 1
Let's bust the myth that indoor exercise requires a mansion-sized playground. Even if you've got a space that's more cozy than colossal, you can still have fun. Lead with curiosity, and you'll be amazed at everything you can do even in a 10ft x 12ft room. That’s how large my home office is and, let me tell you, there’s plenty of space to tire out your pup and to boost your mood, simultaneously. So ditch the space excuses, grab your pooch, and let the exercise adventures begin.

Tip 2
If your dog's energy levels are set to turbo mode and the idea of "settling down" seems like a distant dream, I’m here for you! The doggie equivalent of interval training (high intensity interspersed with rest or break periods) is the secret recipe. It's a win-win: burn off the zoomies while teaching them (and yourself) the fine art of canine calmness. Skeptical you can pull it off or not sure where to start? Reply to this email and let’s have a chat.

What I’m Reading

• The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human–Canine Connection - Weaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories, The Purest Bond explores not just the social benefits of owning a dog but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health, mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information.

Key insights from my readings are translated into useful knowledge nuggets and lessons in the Pack Animals app. We find relatable inspiration from human and canine professionals alike. Have an idea of a useful resource I should read? Let me know!

Pack Animals Spotlight
Pack Animals App

The Pack Animals App is for new or experienced dog guardians who want to give their dog a fulfilling life, and who recognize the things we do to improve our dogs’ lives can improve ours, too.

Traditional training isn’t able to achieve what Pack Animals App is offering, and even if it could, it would be absurdly expensive. Meanwhile, free online information is riddled with conflicting perspectives and misinformation.

Pack Animals is your trustworthy source of knowledge from human and canine professionals, packaged into the approachable price point of a mobile app. 1 year of Pack Animals App is less than 2 private training sessions. Get your pre-launch App Bundle today!

Knowledge Nugget Explained
At Home Workout

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