AZ: Mobile dog gym keeps pups happy and healthy during the summer heat

Mobile dog gym keeps pups happy and healthy during the summer heat
abc15.com staff
6:55 PM, Jun 21, 2017


PHOENIX - With temperatures rising across the Valley this week, a local business is rolling out a new way for dogs to exercise while staying indoors.

RunBuddy Mobile is a mobile dog gym inside a climate-controlled vehicle with state-of-the-art equipment. Any dog breed or size can benefit from these 20-30 sessions. The company also offers weekly plan specials.

"We're basically a mobile gym that comes to your door and we run your dogs in our gym in the air-conditioning," found David Lopez said.

The mobile fitness company is available to come to homes throughout the Valley, which is especially important now while temperatures a dangerously high.

Michael Morefield with the Animal Welfare League says the service has been a "godsend" for the dogs at the shelter.

"Even after 6 a.m. it's starting to get too hot and we didn't know what to do," Morefield explained.

Especially during the Arizona summers, dogs are happiest when they're staying active.

"An exercised dog, is a happy dog, and a happy dog gets adopted," Morefield said.

According to Lopez, there are several behavioral concerns if dogs do not get the exercise they need. These behaviors include:

Destructive chewing, digging or scratching
Excessive predatory and social play
Play biting and rough play
Hyperactivity, excitability and night-time activity
Investigator behavior
-Attention-getting behaviors

Keeping your dog happy and healthy. Not only will your dog be happier with enough exercise, there are several health benefits too.

Reduced behavioral issues
Dogs stay agile and limber
Reduction of digestive problems
Helps fearful dogs build confidence
Dogs’ weight is kept under control.

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