Omega-3, the most vitality for sports holidays with your dog!

Good news, the holidays with your dog are coming! In a few weeks, your toes will be fanned out… But before that, you need to find a destination that welcomes your whole family, including the dog! In general, before departures on vacation, there are two teams. The ultra-planners who anticipate everything months in advance and the last-minute experts. I must admit that when you go on vacation with your dog, it is better to be in the first category 🙂

Traveling with a dog indeed requires a good deal of organization and a hint of anticipation. The key to an unforgettable vacation is first of all to travel with a healthy and energetic dog who can follow you in all the activities you plan to share with him. A dog in great shape is the guarantee of an over-vitamined holiday schedule!

In this article, I share my advice for a dog brimming with vitality and ready to follow you in all your adventures. After this special dog health point, I will show you the best activities to share on vacation with him. I'm sure your dog won't know where to give truffles...

On vacation, there are many activities that you will be able to share with your dog. He can accompany you on your visits, your sunbathing moments but also and above all in all your sporting activities: cani-paddle, cani-canoe, aquatic hiking, swimming, cani-hiking, bivouac, throwing ba-balls, stick reports... Before that, you have to make sure you leave with a dog in good physical shape.

For me, this is based on an essential pillar: food. Food is essential for your dog. A quality diet adapted to his age, his metabolism and his lifestyle is essential to the good development of your dog and his health. Croquettes, BARF, pâté for dogs, good old plaster of pasta… how to feed your dog really well?

Musher is a rather sporty female dog: canicross, canipaddle… We share a lot of activities together and I want her to stay in shape as long as possible by my side so that we continue to really have a good time together. So twice a year, I give him a course of salmon oil very rich in omega-2.

For a more regular supply of omega-3, I found the range from Specific. They offer a range of high-quality, fish-based dog foods with no added artificial colors or flavors. This kibble diet contains high quality protein. It is perfectly suited to the needs of a sporting dog. In addition, the foods are designed based on scientific recommendations and are suitable for all types of dogs. Marine omega-3s are a real plus for the health of our dogs. Omega-3s are important for brain and eye development, coat and skin quality, and joint mobility. To stay informed of Specific's news, discover their facebook page 😉

In addition to committing to the health of dogs, this brand is committed to protecting the marine environment, setting up sustainable fishing and working alongside Ocean clean up to clean up the oceans.

Whichever diet you choose for your dog, it's important to stick to the same diet while on vacation. Changing your dog's diet should be done gradually. A sudden change in food overnight can cause digestive problems. These problems added to the change of environment could well compromise all the activities you had planned with your dog… Think about it!

Now that you know how to keep your dog in top shape throughout the year, let's discover together the activities that you will love to do with your dog during your summer vacation.

• The cani-paddle: the cani-paddle is quite simply paddling with your dog! On the water, standing on your board with your dog sitting at the front of the board. An activity accessible to all provided that your dog knows the basic commands and does not jump on the first fish he sees!

• The cani-canoe: Canoeing with your dog is a great activity and much easier than paddle for beginners. After checking that your dog is comfortable with the water, equip him with a dog life jacket, bring him on board and enjoy a lovely afternoon together! The Tarn gorges, the Hérault gorges, the Dordogne… there is no shortage of rivers to descend in France!

• Aquatic hiking or canyoning with your dog: an ideal sport for lovers of hiking when the thermometer goes crazy! Aquatic hiking is hiking with your dog following the bed of a river. A refreshing activity that involves choosing the right route! There is no question of jumping from a 5-meter rock, or taking a natural slide with your dog, it is best to choose a very family-friendly route where all difficulties can be avoided.

• Swimming with your dog: during your holidays, you will surely want to enjoy the joys of the beach with your dog. What a good idea ! Before taking your dog to the water, make sure he knows how to swim, that he is comfortable in the water, that you are in a shaded area to avoid heat stroke and that you put a bowl of fresh water available. Once these conditions are met, the joys of swimming are yours. Throwing balls, racing in the water and games of all kinds will make you have a good time with your doggie.

• Cani-hiking is an activity very popular with dog owners since it is accessible to all levels and can be practiced almost everywhere! You will need to choose a course adapted to your level and that of your dog and check that the route is authorized for dogs. Some mountain areas are sometimes forbidden to dogs because they are protected nature reserves for example…

• And to end this article on a high note, may I share with you Musher's favorite activity? The camp!!! What freedom! It requires a bit of organization but it's a pure delight! The bivouac is not authorized everywhere, check that you have the right to bivouac before installing your tent. What I like in the bivouac is the adventure, the communion with nature, the feeling of being very small in the middle of wild fauna and flora... it's an experience that puts things in perspective. place, where they should be in our world which is always spinning! It's a nature break that I love and Musher too. A real shared moment, 100% authentic.

To find detailed articles on all of these sports and much more, go to the Mag' of EmmeneTonChien.com !

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There you go, now you know the keys to enjoying your activities on vacation with a healthy dog! So what will be your favorite activity during your vacation with your dog? I bet on aquatic hiking!

If among my readers there are members of the “last minute experts” team, I invite you to discover the accommodation page of EmmèneTonChien.com which lists all the accommodations where you and your dog are welcomed for holidays. And if for once you book your vacation a little in advance? 😉