I used to be obsessed with my Fitbit and making sure that I got at least 10,000 steps everyday. So much so that I even lead my department to a first place finish in our team step challenge at work last year! But then COVID-19 hit and another scorching Phoenix summer came along and now I’m lucky if I even break 1,000 steps a day during the week.
I imagine that most people are in the same boat as me. Confined to our living quarters for the foreseeable future, unable to go to the gym or move freely throughout society. And if we’re suffering then our pets might be too. Sure, they love having us home more often but they probably aren’t getting as much exercise as they used to if the local dog park is still closed.
To encourage them to exercise more (and really to encourage you to make sure they’re exercising more) it may be a good idea to invest in a dog fitness tracker! It may not be a Fitbit level experience but it’ll still get the job done.
As Wired puts it:
“It’s harder to take long, rambling walks through the woods now, but it’s still important to make sure that my dogs are getting the exercise they need. And as someone who spends most of every day sitting at a desk, I like, and need, frequent reminders to move.
The Whistle 3 is a small GPS tracker and motion sensor that your dog wears on its collar. It’s small, easy to wear and use, and has a long battery life. Whether you’re home with your pets or hire a dog-walker, the Whistle 3 is an easy, comparatively affordable way to help make sure your dogs are both safe and getting the exercise they need.”
But that’s not all. The article adds that, “The app also estimates how many calories your dog has burned based on the metabolic rate predicted by their weight. You can also keep track of the distance they’ve traveled, and how many hours of rest they got per day (a cool 18 hours, on average. Good work, dogs). The Whistle app will then reward your pet with a series of badges for different achievements, like traveling 50 miles or meeting your pet’s exercise goals for a full week.”
It’s a dog eat dog world out there so it’s always best to be prepared. With a fitness tracker for your dog now you can be.
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