How I Built My Dog’s Fitness for All‑Day Days Out
Taking your dog on an all-day hike sounds simple – clip the lead on, grab a snack, and off you go.
In reality, a brilliant day out usually starts a few weeks earlier.
Dogs are enthusiastic to the point of recklessness. They’ll happily power on long after they should’ve stopped, which is why preparing them properly is the difference between a great memory… and a very sore, unimpressed dog who suddenly “doesn’t like walking anymore.”
Here’s how to build your dog up for longer days out on UK trails – sensibly, safely, and without overthinking it.