Get your dog bikini-ready
Extra corona weight is not only a phenomenon among humans, many of our dogs have also gained a few pounds in recent years. After all, those who work from home can also treat the dog to a treat (or two) more often. As a result, the professional association for veterinarians sees more and more obese dogs. Here are a few tips to get your dog back into shape.
Good weight or not?
It can sometimes be quite complicated to find out whether a dog is overweight or not. Often the dog is at a good weight if you can feel the ribs under a thin layer of fat. Are the ribs harder to feel? Do you feel a thick layer of fat? Then you need to take action, because an overweight dog has a greater risk of diabetes, heart disease, skin problems, breathing difficulties and arthritis. A dog that is overweight often gets tired faster during walks, doesn’t keep up games as long, gets easily overheated during hot weather and keeps begging for more food.
Eat less
In essence, it is very simple: those who want to lose weight should exercise more and eat less. On each bag of dog food it says how much of this particular food the dog can eat each day. Stick to that and ignore the dog’s questioning eyes. This also means: no more snacks – although vegetables are allowed of course. Please note that castrated dogs need up to one third less food. Of course, there are special diet foods that ensure that the dog gets all the important vitamins and minerals and quiets the appetite. There are also products on the market that help promote weight loss, but these types of waste diets do cause the volume of stool to increase. This means that dogs also need to go outside more often.
Exercise more
More exercise is essential for an overweight dog. A food ball will get even the laziest dog up and running. Also, most dogs are definitely up for a game like frisbee or fetch. Alternate the usual walk with a bit of cycling or an extra walk around the block. Just make sure you have some sturdy gear to counterbalance overly lazy dogs. With the new Comfort Walk Go by DOG Copenhagen, for example, the dog can keep trying to sit still or pull in the direction of home, because this lightweight 3D harness prevents the dog from coughing or gagging. Is the dog much too heavy? In that case, swimming is much better and safer than walking. This way, the joints are relieved. Afterwards you can quickly dry your dog with the Doggy Dry from EQDOG.
Bikini-ready together
Did you also gain some extra corona weight? Then the Orbiloc K9 Active Pack might be something for you. This set of Orbiloc Safety Lights is specially made for dog and owner. With these safety lights from Orbiloc you are both visible in traffic and you can safely go on the road together. For example, if you go for an extra walk or run together. The Orbiloc K9 Active Pack consists of an Orbiloc Dog Dual with amber light (including holder for attachment to dog harness or collar) for the dog and an Orbiloc Run Dual with dark-colored light (including clip and bracelet), which you wear on your arm.
More tips
Helping dogs lose weight therefore starts with getting them to exercise more. A reliable leash, collar and/or harness can be very helpful. And at NOHO agency we know exactly which one works best for which type of dog. Our brands offer different options. Do you need advice? Mail to info@noho.nl or call to +31 (0)6 109 104 63: we like to help you attacking the corona silos!
Ready for the outdoor season!
Training dogs doesn’t have to take place in stuffy indoor halls anymore, because spring is here! Dog training sessions are moving outdoors in droves and many a dog owner can use the necessary accessories with this move to the open air. In this blog we highlight three smart reward bags by our brands, that are especially designed for dogs and their owners. Because if you want to teach dogs to listen, you’ll have to reward them now and again. That’s why a treat bag is an essential dog accessory.
- Bandee by Owney Outdoor
At the beginning of 2021 we were happy to introduce in the Benelux countries the Bandee: pouch+, made by the new brand Bandee by Owney. The bag was an instant success and that’s because of the clever design of the Bandee: pouch+. The waist bag doesn’t get in the way while walking or running and is made of the environmentally friendly Neoprene. Because of this material, the waist bag feels very light and is dirt repellent. Of course, the Bandee: pouch+ offers plenty of room for all the essentials during a dog training session. The waist bag is equipped with two outer pockets and two hidden zippered pockets on the inside. With those pockets there’s enough room to carry dog treats, a clicker, dog poop bags, extra dog leash and a bottle of water. Want to take a folded water container and a cell phone? No problem, because that also fits easily in the bag. The Bandee: pouch+ is available in sizes S to XL.
- Click ‘n Treat of EQDOG
The Click ‘n Treat from EQDOG has been an absolute bestseller for years. And that’s because you can open this reward bag with one hand with the hinged closure. In a jiffy you can conjure up a treat from the waist bag and easily close the bag to keep the dog focused. The removable inner pocket is also washable, greaseproof and waterproof. Looking for a place to place your phone, cards, keys or clicker while training your dog? You don’t need to keep them in between the dog treats. The Click ‘n Treat by EQDOG was developed by professional dog trainers and equipped with an extra long and adjustable strap – up to 150 cm long – so that the bag remains stable in any position. The bag is available in the colours orange and black.
- Pouch Organizer™ from DOG Copenhagen
Do you prefer not to walk around with a bag around your hips? Then the Pouch Organizer by DOG Copenhagen is made for you. This ‘leash bag’ is an ultra-smart storage pouch that you can attach to any dog leash from DOG Copenhagen. The pouch is 14 cm long, 6 cm wide and 3 cm high and contains two compartments and a built-in poop bag dispenser. This makes it easy to your carry dog treats and doggy bags and still have a separate compartment left for things like your keys or cards. The durable and water-repellent nylon fabric with efficient 3M™ reflective piping keeps the contents safe and dry and will make sure your dog is seen by other road users. The Pouch Organizer is available in black, red, green, blue, orange, purple and pink.
Place an order?
You can quickly place an order for these great treat bags by calling +31(0)6 109 104 63 or emailing info@noho.nl.