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National Walking the Dog Day
Leash up. Lungs open. Day started.
When is National Walking the Dog Day?
Every year on February 21.
What is National Walking the Dog Day?
National Walking the Dog Day, observed on February 21, is a reminder that the leash is the easiest fitness device ever invented — for the dog, the walker, and the neighbour who gets a wave. The day has its roots in the rise of professional dog walking in 1960s New York, where Jim Buck and a handful of pioneers turned the lunchtime dog-stroll into an industry. Today, studies in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health confirm what the leash has always known: dog owners who walk their dogs meet recommended activity levels more often than people without one.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #WalkingTheDogDay
- #DogWalking
- #DogOwner
- #WalkYourDog
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