Zen Frenz Blog — activities

You will be hard-pressed to find a better running partner than your dog. They are always eager to get out the door, no matter the weather. They don’t care about your pace, how far you go, and they never complain. Plus, regular cardiovascular activity benefits both you and your dog mentally, emotionally, and physically. However, running can take its toll on your pup. So make sure to bring along some Zen Bites to help with joint and mobility support! So leash up your best friend and find the nearest single track to experience the joy of trail running side by...

In modern-day America, the Fourth of July is a wonderful time to enjoy a long weekend chock-full of burgers and hot dogs on the grill, sunshine, music, fireworks, bonfires, friends, and family. Of course, these are all fantastic and also grant us much needed rest and relaxation from the mental stresses of daily, routine life. However, all this excitement often leaves pets neglected who suffer the most from this holiday. The noise and unpredictability of fireworks leads many dogs to perceive them as a threat. Your dog may bark at the noises or try to run away and hide. They...

As the Fourth of July is coming up and everyone is grabbing their loved ones to celebrate this holiday this year you want to be looking the best as possible. You also want your pets to look at the best they can be. Everyone wants their pet to be the center of attention because of all the compliments they can get! Thinking of ideas of how to dress your pet up might be hard, so here are five ideas you can try!   Spray paint your dog as the flag! Now this might seem a little crazy, but why not?!...

During this time where people are getting back to going to their jobs and becoming very busy, it is hard to give your dog undivided attention. However, giving your dog the opportunity to express their energy everyday to you is so important! Coming home from work or a busy day running errands, you can find time to play with your dog at HOME!!!   Play Fetch! Most dogs love to play fetch! It gives them exercise and will get their energy out. When playing fetch, the dogs are getting your undivided attention and so they feel special and loved.  ...

As the weather gets warmer many people are starting to plan trips to the beach/river or have pool days at home. While hanging out by the water is super fun, it can also be very dangerous. No one is born able to immediately swim, and just as we sign our kids up for swim lessons, our dogs also often need some coaching. While some breeds are natural-born swimmers (like golden retrievers), many other breeds are much less suited for swimming.  Safety First! Regardless of breed, all dogs should wear a life jacket when they are first learning how to swim....