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The Run With Rocket Blog
Practical, vet-aware advice on keeping your dog healthy, active, and happy — from the team that builds the Rocket activity tracker.
Hiking With Your Dog: A Beginner's Guide to Trails, Gear and Safety
How to hike with your dog safely: how far they can go, the gear you need, trail etiquette, and the heat and paw rules that keep a hike fun instead of scary.
ReadSigns of Heatstroke in Dogs: What to Watch For and What to Do
The early and emergency signs of heatstroke in dogs, the first-aid steps that save lives, and how to cool a dog safely while you get to the vet.
ReadWhat Is a Normal Temperature for a Dog? (And How to Take It Safely)
A normal temperature for a dog is about 38.3 to 39.2C (101 to 102.5F), higher than a human's. Here is how to take it at home and when a fever means a vet visit.
ReadWhat Is a Normal Respiratory Rate for a Dog? (And How to Count It)
A normal resting respiratory rate for a dog is about 15 to 30 breaths per minute. Here is how to count it at home and when fast or labored breathing means a vet visit.
ReadSigns of Dehydration in Dogs: The 5 Checks Every Owner Should Know
The early and serious signs of dehydration in dogs, two quick home checks you can do in seconds, and exactly when it means call the vet.
ReadHow to Stop Your Dog Pulling on the Leash: A Step-by-Step Fix
Why dogs pull on the leash and how to teach loose-lead walking, with the gear, timing, and simple drills that make walks calm again in a few weeks.
ReadWhat Is a Normal Heart Rate for a Dog? (By Size, Plus How to Check It)
A normal resting heart rate for a dog is about 60 to 140 beats per minute, depending on size. Here is how to measure it at home and when a fast or slow rate matters.
ReadHow Cold Is Too Cold to Walk a Dog? A Temperature Guide by Size and Coat
How cold is too cold to walk a dog? A simple temperature guide by size, coat, and age, plus the paw and warning signs that mean it is time to head home.
ReadThe Best Time of Day to Walk Your Dog (and When to Avoid It)
The best time of day to walk your dog by season, temperature, and routine, plus the hours to avoid and how to fit walks into a busy day.
ReadHow to Stop Your Dog From Running Away: 8 Fixes That Actually Work
Why dogs run off, how to build a reliable recall, and the fencing, training, and tracking steps that stop your dog escaping and bring them back fast.
ReadWhy Is My Dog Panting? Normal Panting vs Warning Signs
Why dogs pant, how to tell normal panting from a problem, and the warning signs (heatstroke, pain, heart trouble) that mean it is time to call the vet.
ReadHow Many Calories Does a Dog Burn a Day? (With Numbers by Weight)
How many calories a dog burns a day by weight, the simple vet formula behind it, and how activity, age, and neutering change the number.
ReadHow to Tell If Your Dog Is Overweight: The Rib Test and Body Score
A simple at-home check for whether your dog is overweight, using the rib test, the waist view, and the 9-point body condition score vets use.
ReadHow Much Water Should a Dog Drink a Day? A Simple Size Guide
How much water a dog should drink a day by weight, what changes it, and the drinking signs that mean a vet visit rather than a refill.
ReadWhy Does My Dog Get the Zoomies? The Science of the Sudden Sprint
Zoomies are normal bursts of pent-up energy called FRAPs. Here is why dogs get them, when they are a happy sign, and when they mean your dog needs more.
ReadHow Far Can a Dog Walk in a Day? A Size and Breed Guide
How far a dog can walk in a day by size, breed, and age, how to build distance safely, and the signs your dog has gone too far.
ReadCan You Over-Exercise a Dog? Signs of Too Much Exercise
Yes, dogs can get too much exercise. Here are the warning signs of over-exercising, which dogs are most at risk, and how to build activity back safely.
ReadSenior Dog Exercise: How Much Does an Older Dog Need?
How much exercise a senior dog needs, the best low-impact activities for older joints, and the warning signs it is time to ease off or see a vet.
ReadHow Much Sleep Does a Dog Need? Hours by Age and Size
How many hours dogs sleep a day by age and size, why puppies and seniors sleep more, and the sleep changes that mean it is time to call the vet.
ReadHow to Tire Out a High-Energy Dog: 9 Ways That Actually Work
Nine practical ways to tire out a high-energy dog, from sniff walks to flirt poles, plus why mental work tires a dog faster than another lap of the block.
ReadHow Long Should I Walk My Dog a Day? A Size and Breed Guide
How long to walk your dog each day by size, breed, and age, how to split walks, and the signs you are walking too little or too much.
ReadPuppy Exercise: How Much Is Too Much? (The 5-Minute Rule Explained)
How much exercise a puppy needs by age, why too much can harm growing joints, and how the 5-minute rule helps you keep play safe.
ReadWhy Your Dog Isn't Losing Weight (Even With Daily Walks)
Daily walks but no weight loss? The real reasons your dog isn't slimming down, from hidden calories to walks that barely move the needle, and how to fix it.
ReadIs My Dog Getting Enough Exercise? 7 Behaviour Clues to Watch
Is your dog getting enough exercise? Seven everyday behaviour clues, from destructive chewing to restless nights, that tell you if your dog needs more movement.
ReadRunning With Your Dog in Hot Weather: The Pavement and Heat Rules
When is it too hot to run with your dog? The 7-second pavement test, heatstroke warning signs, safe temperatures, hydration, and which breeds to keep home.
ReadDog GPS Tracker vs Activity Tracker: Which Does Your Dog Actually Need?
Dog GPS tracker vs activity tracker explained: what each one measures, where they overlap, and how to pick the right kind of tracker for your dog.
ReadHow Many Steps Should a Dog Take a Day?
How many steps a dog should take a day by size, how dog step counting works, and why daily movement matters for your dog's weight and joints.
ReadThe 12 Best Dog Breeds for Running (and 5 to Never Run With)
The best dog breeds for running, from marathon partners to sprinters, plus the flat-faced breeds you should never run with and how far each can go.
ReadHow to Start Running With Your Dog: A 4-Week Build-Up Plan
A safe, beginner-friendly plan to start running with your dog: when puppies can start, paw and heat safety, gear, and a 4-week couch-to-5K build-up.
ReadHow Much Exercise Does Your Dog Really Need? A Breed-by-Breed Guide
Most dogs need 30 minutes to 2 hours of exercise a day, depending on breed, age, and health. Here is how to find your dog's number and how to know when they have had enough.
Read10 Signs Your Dog Is Healthy (and 5 That Mean a Vet Visit)
A healthy dog has bright eyes, a steady weight, clean ears, good energy, and a normal appetite. Here are the 10 daily signs of a healthy dog and the 5 red flags that need a vet.
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