Crow Hill Vet Paws For Health

08/21/2025

For more walks and runs for the AKC Fit Dog titles you can also look at https://www.facebook.com/libertystridesfitdogclub/ in the southern foothills of Colorado to have access for more monthly virtual walks and runs with the Liberty Strides AKC Fit Dog Club. A new Colorado Fit Dog club.
They also can periodically offer classes in various activities like Fetch for the fetch trials ,Therapy dog etiquette, Parachute wind resistance training , as well as other AKC family dog titles and activities such as Farm Dog. .

Striding Strong From Docks to Dirt . An official AKC Fit Dog Club

08/21/2025

Crow Hill Vet Paws For Health Fit Dog Club
Group Virtual Run~ 2nd annual Pool Dash for Summer Aug 22 Sept 10th 1 mile.
Awesome time for a splash be it a dock or off the bank. Compete or play for fun in rivers, pools, and even a mud puddle or two.

Keep your dog fit healthy and happy . Yes you can walk more than one dog at a time and it count. .
So you can split up the distance if you need to, just document how far you went each day.
PLEASE READ this post for information about virtual walks:
You and your dog/s can walk anytime at your own pace.
Keep a record of your walk with an electronic device like GPS, Fit Paws/ Phone app/ Dog FitnessTracker, Fit Bit. Take picture of device with recorded distance with the dog/dogs at end of walk. Dog/dogs pictured next to device like a GPS will work. Records can be sent to me as a CGC evaluator of the FIT DOG Club to count for points for the new AKC FIT Dog Title via private message .
Email [email protected] for more information or help!
Be sure to send me your walk date, location, AKC number and owners name along with the proof of your walk/run after completion.
The minimum distance is 1 mile but can be walked over several days . It is hot so be careful of their feet and surface temperatures , Carrying water would be wise. Morning and evening are great times to do the walks .
DOCUMENTATION OPTIONS
The data from the options below can be exported, screenshot (or photos of device screen with camera or phone ) and sent to AKC.
-Track My Trails is a decent phone app.
• Human wearable such as a Fitbit
• Smart phone (e.g, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, etc.)
• Smart watch (e.g., Apple Watch, BodTrack, Spade & Co., etc.)
But if you don't have those gadgets give me a yell, I will help if possible in anyway I can. .

08/21/2025

Group Virtual Fit Dog Walk 2nd annual
~Sunset Sunrise Walk 4 Cool~ ,1 mile ,Aug 20rd - Sept 7th 2025 .
Dusk and dawn are lovely times to go for a walk.
Watch their feet.
If you have turf lawns surprising how hot those get.
They cool/sweat through their feet so walking on wet surfaces can help. DM me for submitting mileage and information to get the Fit Dog walk paperwork you need to keep and how to submit it .
Have fun in these last weeks of summer

07/30/2025

Show Off Your Happy Pup Run!! Aug 3rd to Aug 18th 2025

Some do so with ribbons and tricks. But to do so they have to be fit and healthy . Walking or running and keeping them active is a way to keep them ready for any adventure you ask of them. Some of us will be getting them in condition to hunt this winter or competing in the summer dock diving with the NADD . Others will be getting ready for the fall and winter dog shows in the many venues out there . Have fun guys!! That is the most important with your healthy happy doggers. Your vet will apreciate seeing a fit healthy happy pest on their tables when you bring them in for their yearly exams. Prevention is everything.
Below Secret showing off her loot she won at a local competition.

07/30/2025

Boat Safety, Fit Dog Summer Virtual Walk 1mile . Aug 2nd to Aug 17th 2025.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-your-dog-needs-a-dog-life-jacket/ Have fun and be safe out there.
Need a canine flotation vest ? Info to find what would work for your dog .

07/19/2025

Approved Canine Ambassadors educate the public about topics such as purebred dogs, safety around dogs, AKC dog sports and events, and responsible dog ownership. Canine Ambassadors may visit schools, youth groups, libraries, and other locations to teach people of all ages about the above topics.
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Also info on visitation therapy dogs as well as special use service dogs . New sports , and simple training methods a child or adult can use to have fun and entertain such as with trick dog stunts.
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Several of my dogs Have been approved to be used in this education endeavor for AKC Canine Ambassador. But also I can do presentations in situations where a dog might not be suitable as well.

If you would be interested please do contact me .

07/18/2025

On another note:
By the way right now, if anyone wants a, AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Community Canine (CGCA) AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen CGCU,Virtual Home Manners Test ( VHMA) or one of the 5 Trick Dog title evaluations, contact the page and they will arrange for the testing. If you are interested in Therapy dog info and requirements let me know I can help. The CGC is a first step to this goal.

07/17/2025

FIT DOG RUN Older Dogs Can Run Too July 17-Aug 4th 2025 1 mile
Can be walked .

Keep your dog fit healthy and happy .
Crow Hill Vet Paws For Health Fit Dog Club .
So you can split up the distance if you need to, just document how far you went each day.
PLEASE READ this post for information about virtual walks:
You and your dog/s can walk anytime at your own pace.
Keep a record of your walk with an electronic device like GPS, Fit Paws/ Phone app/ Dog FitnessTracker, Fit Bit. Take picture of device with recorded distance with the dog/dogs at end of walk. Dog/dogs pictured next to device like a GPS will work. Records can be sent to me as a CGC evaluator of the FIT DOG Club to count for points for the new AKC FIT Dog Title via private message .
Email [email protected] for more information or help!
Be sure to send me your walk date, location, AKC number and owners name along with the proof of your walk/run after completion.
If you need help getting a Pet Partners # or an AKC PAL # (Purebred Alternative Listing )I will be glad assist.
The minimum distance is 1 mile. It is hot so be careful of their feet and surface tempuratures , Carrying water would be wise. Morning and evening are great times to do the walks .
DOCUMENTATION OPTIONS
The data from the options below can be exported, screenshot (or photos of device screen with camera or phone ) and sent to AKC.
-Track My Trails is a decent phone app.
• Human wearable such as a Fitbit
• Smart phone (e.g, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, etc.)
• Smart watch (e.g., Apple Watch, BodTrack, Spade & Co., etc.)
But if you don't have those gadgets give me a yell, I will help if possible in anyway I can. .

07/17/2025

Flex With Care Walk July 17-Aug 3rd 2025 1 mile virtual walk

It is summer so more people will be out on the trails .

07/10/2025

This does require outdoor skills training classes and special equipment to teach the dog .
Those will be scheduled later or upon request . This is also fun to do as a group activity as well.
Can be done as recalls or as retrieves depending on the weather conditions and containment needs. Racing two dogs back to you on a recall is great fun with these as well.
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What I was sent when we were hammering out how to use the Chute in Independant activities for Fit Dog after considering the research studies.

Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:55:10 AM MST
Subject: Re: Parachute distances bronze gold silver

I read the study and some other things I found.

We have to be careful in case people decide to start with dogs
who may not be as fit.

The study talked about 200 M (218 yards = 654 feet) for fit dogs.
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What do you think of this—of course, experienced dogs could do more.

Bronze - 100 feet x 3 times. One time a week for 4 weeks.
(300 ft. x 4 weeks = 1200 feet).
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Silver - 200 ft. x 3 times. One time a week for 4 weeks.
(600 ft. x 4 weeks = 2400 feet).

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Gold - 300 ft. x 3 times. One time a week for 4 weeks.
(900 feet x 4 weeks = 3600 feet).

12 year old Secret having a ball pulling chutes.
My other elderly neighbors love this as well.
Play is good for us all no matter the age!

06/26/2025

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Dogs use their feet in all kinds of different ways and terrains . Foot health is directly associated with body health .